The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 41,000

€ 52,400

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d 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
BMW 530d Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.33 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.53 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
17.53 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
604 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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