The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 67,400
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 4.2 FSI
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BVJ
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data