The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,800

€ 63,400

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.95 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 N57
CAGB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
465 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535d Touring
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
14.06 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
737 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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