The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 55,500

€ 53,600

€ 55,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CREC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d BluePerformance
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
12.27 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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 TFSI
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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