The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,900
€ 57,800
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
1459
1855
2030
1479
1868
2126
1855 mm
Width
1868 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1459 mm
Height
1479 mm
2843
4927
2975
4936
4927 mm
Length
4936 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
1860 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
2365 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2345 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
7.8 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 B57
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 530d
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
500 NM
620 NM
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.85 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 530d
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
700 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
630 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
