The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 54,900

€ 57,900

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 535i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
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
193.9
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 535i Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 535i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
13.58 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
790 mi
Range
580 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
580 mi
BMW 535i 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535i 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