The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 54,900
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 52,000
 BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 530i Touring
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 530i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.48 %
BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
500 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft