The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 530d (10 - 11)
€ 42,600

€ 49,500

€ 42,600
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 a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
1455
1874
2086
1464
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
2912
4933
2968
4899
4933 mm
Length
4899 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1790 kg
2375 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2325 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.72 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 N57
CRTE
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
215 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
215 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 530d
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
500 NM
540 NM
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.56 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 530d
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
907 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
907 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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