The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 59,400
 BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 535d
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400

ⓘ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 535d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (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 535d Steptronic (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 535d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 535d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 535d
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
821 mi
BMW 535d
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
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