The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 49,800
€ 52,400
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 530d.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
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 530d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.17 %
General
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
DFBA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
4
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
