The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 52,000
€ 40,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
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
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.96 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CCDA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
500 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
