The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring (11 - 13)
€ 42,500

€ 53,200

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d 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 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.19 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
737 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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