The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 51,800
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 54,400
 BMW 530d Touring Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d Touring
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400

ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %
BMW 530d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
20.46 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
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