The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535i Touring (10 - 13)
€ 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
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 535i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
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 535i Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.41 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
531 mi
BMW 535i 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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