The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,300
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 54,600
 BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d Touring
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600

ⓘ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 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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 530d Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.71 %
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 530d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CCEA
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
604 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft