The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,000
€ 55,000
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.54 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 N57
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
413 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
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.57 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530d
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
531 mi
791 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
