The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 108,400

€ 60,400

€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 535d.
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
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 535d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.23 %

General
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BUH
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 535d
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
763 mi
BMW 535d
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data