The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 57,900
 BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 535i
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is just 0.8 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 535i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
1874
2086
1464
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
2912
4915
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
2968
4907
4915 mm
Length
4907 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1840 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2365 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
7.61 %
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
201 bhp
at 3700 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 535i
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
400 NM
400 NM
BMW 535i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

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8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.46 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
BMW 535i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 535i
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data