The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,500
€ 52,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 530xi Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi 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 530xi Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.58 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi 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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi 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 530xi 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 530xi Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xi Touring
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
518 mi
BMW 530xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
