The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535i Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,300

€ 56,400

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘ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 535i 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 535i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CCEA
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535i Touring
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
565 mi
BMW 535i 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535i 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