The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,500
€ 53,100
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 530i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.2
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
114.6
193.5
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 530i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530i
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
790 mi
Range
768 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
768 mi
BMW 530i
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
