Comparison Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 540i (286 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A6 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A6 (4B,C5) | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic | 540i (286 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km | 17.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 213 g/km | |
| Power: | 150 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.7 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFB, AKN | M62B44 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 4398 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1452 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1512 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 2170 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1585 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/55 R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | R16 |