The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 38,800

€ 58,100

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 535d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.64 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAGB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
282 hp
BMW 535d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
630 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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