The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 49,800
€ 51,300
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
57.4
74.3
83.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
115.1
194.2
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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 6700 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530i
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
524 mi
BMW 530i
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
