The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,200
€ 52,400
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 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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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
