The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 38,000
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.8 FSI
€ 56,600
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 535d
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600

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 535d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d 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 2.8 FSI (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.69 %
BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
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 535d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
295 hp
BMW 535d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 535d

Performance

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

 REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.57 lb/hp
13.64 lb/hp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 535d
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
531 mi
713 mi
BMW 535d
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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data