The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 47,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 62,700
 BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530d Touring
€ 47,900
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
59
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.24 %
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

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 automatic 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
CCEA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
707 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
707 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
344 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
1246 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