The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 55,200
 BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 535d
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 7.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
1874
2086
1468
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
1846
2036
1874 mm
Width
1846 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1455 mm
Height
1468 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
2912
4915
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
2888
4841
4915 mm
Length
4841 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
1865 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.97 %
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CGQB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
309 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 bhp
282 bhp
BMW 535d
650 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
650 NM
580 NM
BMW 535d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

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6.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.15 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
6.04 kg/bhp
6.15 kg/bhp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 535d
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
649 mi
BMW 535d
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data