The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,200

€ 58,000

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.05 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic 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 N57
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.98 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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