The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 53,100
 BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530i
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.53 %
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CAJA
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

▶ REPLAY
13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 530i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530i
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
768 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
768 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data