The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 69,700
€ 49,800
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i 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 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.5 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BVJ
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 530i 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 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
