The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 58,100
 BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 535d Touring
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

ⓘ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 535d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 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 535d Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.91 %
BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CGQB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
282 hp
BMW 535d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
630 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft