The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 52,600

€ 46,800

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
115.1
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %

General
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
DFBA
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
890 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
890 mi
572 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data