The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 41,600
€ 46,800
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
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 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.16 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
702 mi
572 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i
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
