The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 54,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 64,500
 BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 535d Touring
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 535d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.91 %
BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGWB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft