The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 55,200

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
1455
1874
2086
1468
1846
2036
1874 mm
Width
1846 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1455 mm
Height
1468 mm
2912
4915
2888
4841
4915 mm
Length
4841 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.02 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
201 bhp
at 3700 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
282 bhp
BMW 535d
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
400 NM
580 NM
BMW 535d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
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8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.15 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.46 kg/bhp
6.15 kg/bhp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 535d
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
762 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
649 mi
BMW 535d
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).
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data