The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 52,100
€ 60,800
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.89 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
CAJA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
777 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
