The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 46,600
 BMW 528i (13 - 16) BMW 528i
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 528i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i (13 - 16)
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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 528i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %
BMW 528i (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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
BMW 528i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
BMW 528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 528i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
659 mi
BMW 528i
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).
125 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i
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