The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 72,900
€ 54,600
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d 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 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.1 %
General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BVJ
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
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12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
604 mi
BMW 530d Touring
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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
