The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 528i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 63,500

€ 50,500

€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 528i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i 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
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
BMW 528i Touring
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.85 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CVUA
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
254 hp
BMW 528i Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 528i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 528i Touring
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13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 528i Touring
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
557 mi
BMW 528i Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 528i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 528i 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