The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 85,000

€ 76,500

€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M550d is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S6 TDI.
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
57.8
73.5
83.7
56.9
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
117.1
195.4
115.3
195
195.4 in
Length
195 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.43 %

General
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
344 hp
Audi S6 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S6 TDI
Performance
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
695 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW M550d
695 mi
731 mi
Audi S6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
121.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Audi S6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data