The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 110,700
€ 53,200
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS6 Avant is 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 530xd Touring.
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
57.5
74.4
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
112
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
4630 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
13.8 %
General
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BUH
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
572 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd Touring
Performance
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd Touring
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.2 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
17.2 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
355 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
355 mi
604 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 530xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft



















