The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 57,800
 BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530d
€ 61,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.21 %
BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
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
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CVUA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data