The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 53,600
 BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 530d BluePerformance
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.75 %
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGQB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
129.6 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
129.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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