The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 67,400
€ 48,700
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BVJ
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
565 mi
BMW 530i
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
