The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 55,500
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 52,300
 BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 530d
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 TFSI is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.19 %
BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
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
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
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

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
853 mi
BMW 530d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530d
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