The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 43,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 52,400
 BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 530d Touring
€ 43,900
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 2.7 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.52 %
BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 M57
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.53 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
17.53 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
604 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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