The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 39,900
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 55,700
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CAHA
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

 REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
BMW 530i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530i
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
704 mi
BMW 530i
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data