The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 60,400
 BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530d
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
708 mi
759 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data