The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 63,000

€ 61,900

€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 535d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
57.9
74.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.5
116.9
193.2
194.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.02 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGQB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
309 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535d Touring
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
14.16 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
695 mi
791 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft