The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 40,200
€ 62,000
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
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
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.66 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 535d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
777 mi
BMW 535d
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
