The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 47,900
€ 54,200
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CCEA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
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18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
506 mi
BMW 530i 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).
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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
