The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,000

€ 59,300

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,300
ⓘ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 535d 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 535d Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.76 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-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
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
295 hp
BMW 535d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535d Touring
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
690 mi
BMW 535d 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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