The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 46,400
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 52,900
 BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d BluePerformance
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
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 quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
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 BluePerformance
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data