The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,700

€ 54,200

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the BMW 530i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
1463
1855
2030
1491
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1463 mm
Height
1491 mm
2843
4927
2886
4843
4927 mm
Length
4843 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2886 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2445 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2335 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.97 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
268 bhp
BMW 530i Touring
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
450 NM
320 NM
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
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10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
10.29 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
700 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
506 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L