The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,000
€ 57,800
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.17 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CCDA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.57 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
531 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
531 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
