The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 55,700
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TDI
€ 57,800
 BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 535d
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800

ⓘ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 45 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.94 %
BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DDVE
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d

Performance

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 535d
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
805 mi
BMW 535d
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).
111 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data