The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,000
€ 62,700
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 B57
CCDA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
707 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
707 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
