The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530xi (07 - 08)
€ 43,800

€ 48,100

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the BMW 530xi.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
1459
1855
2030
1482
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1459 mm
Height
1482 mm
2843
4927
2888
4841
4927 mm
Length
4841 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.44 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
268 bhp
BMW 530xi
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
400 NM
320 NM
BMW 530xi
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

BMW 530xi
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.28 kg/bhp
6.38 kg/bhp
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xi
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
680 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
531 mi
BMW 530xi
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 530xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data