The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530d (11 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 50,200
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.11 %
General
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CYGA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
19.4 lb/hp
15.54 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
708 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
