The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 72,900

€ 56,500

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
59.3
73.3
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
59.3 in
Height
57.6 in
111.5
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BVJ
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
791 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
204.5 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 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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