The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,700
€ 56,500
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.23 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CHVA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
791 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
