The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,400

€ 51,600

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 530i Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
59.3
73.3
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.3 in
Height
58.7 in
111.5
194.3
113.6
190.7
194.3 in
Length
190.7 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.78 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
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18.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.19 lb/hp
14.03 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
663 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
154.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft