The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 71,500

€ 55,500

€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.6
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.24 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CVUB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
709 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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