The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d (11 - 13)

€ 53,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 50,200
 BMW 530d (11 - 13) BMW 530d
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 clean diesel is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
BMW 530d (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.35 lb/hp
15.54 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data