The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 57,800
 BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530d
€ 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

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 S tronic (14 - 17)
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 S tronic (14 - 17)
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
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.1 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRTE
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
215 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1031 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
1031 mi
804 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
185 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data