The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
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 530d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CRTD
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
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