The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,600

€ 51,700

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
1459
1855
2030
1482
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1459 mm
Height
1482 mm
2843
4927
2888
4841
4927 mm
Length
4841 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2265 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.4 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CCEA
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2773 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
217 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 bhp
232 bhp
BMW 530d
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
280 NM
500 NM
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
8.09 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 530d
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
552 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
552 mi
621 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
170.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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