The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 530d (07 - 10)

€ 52,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 46,900
 BMW 530d (07 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 530d (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530d (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.27 %
BMW 530d (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CGWD, CGXB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.82 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.08 lb/hp
15.82 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
680 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data