2024 Audi A6 vs. 2023 BMW 540 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi A6

2024 Audi
A6

MSRP*: $58,100 to $62,600
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2023 BMW
540

MSRP*: $62,900 to $65,200
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 29 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 - 335 hp 335 hp
Exterior Length 194.4 in 195.8 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 38.0 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi A6 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the BMW 540. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi A6, drivers may find the BMW 540 a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi A6 as you will with the BMW 540, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi A6 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW 540.

Dimensions
The Audi A6 is a little wider than the BMW 540, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Audi A6 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW 540.

Handling
The Audi A6 has about the same turning radius as the BMW 540, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A6 is significantly less powerful than the BMW 540. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Audi A6 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW 540.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A6 and the BMW 540.