The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,900
€ 60,100
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.46 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
15.41 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
774 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
774 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
