The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 69,000

€ 56,200

€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 competition is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530e.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.4
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
114.6
194.2
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.89 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CVUB
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
249 hp
BMW 530e
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 530e
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530e
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
13.28 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 530e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
147 mpg
BMW 530e
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
731 mi
Range
1786 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
1786 mi
BMW 530e
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
BMW 530e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data