The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,800

€ 51,700

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 530d.
Audi A6 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 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