The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 108,400
€ 49,000
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 RS6 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.03 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BUH
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 530i
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
588 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
588 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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