The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 55,700
€ 50,700
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 530xd.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
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 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.33 %
General
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
DDVE
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
699 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
