The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 46,100
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 52,000
 BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 530i Touring
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5280 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 530i Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
21.34 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
669 mi
572 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft