The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 38,700

€ 50,700

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
57.4
73
79.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.87 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAGB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd
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26.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
26.99 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data