The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 41,600
Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 57,900
 BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 535i
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 535i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.08 %
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.16 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
702 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data