The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11)

€ 45,300
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 52,200
 BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11) BMW 530d Touring
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11)
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
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.67 %
BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11)

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
CCEA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
680 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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