The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 53,400
 BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 535i
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 535i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.56 %
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 535i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data