The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 49,500
 BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.08 %
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
630 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data