The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 55,200
 BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 535d
€ 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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
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 535d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.01 %
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
282 hp
BMW 535d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
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

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 535d
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data