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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
57.4
73
79.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.4 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
CCEA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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17.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
17.83 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
