The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,700

€ 54,600

€ 45,700
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, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
114.6
193.9
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.48 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
C7 (4G)
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
CHVA
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
604 mi
BMW 530d Touring
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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 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
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft