The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 51,400

€ 59,400

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘ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 45 TFSI is an inch longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
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
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.24 %

General
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TFSI
15.62 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 45 TFSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 535d
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 45 TFSI
621 mi
821 mi
BMW 535d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 45 TFSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data