The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 60,100
 BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530d Touring
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
59
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.6 %
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CVUA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
774 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
774 mi
BMW 530d 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft