The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,900

€ 52,400

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 Audi A6 2.0 TDI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.25 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CAHA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data