The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 48,500
 BMW 530xd (07 - 08) BMW 530xd
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.4 %
BMW 530xd (07 - 08)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
BMW 530xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
630 mi
BMW 530xd
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data