The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 110,700
€ 60,800
€ 110,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS6 Avant is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 535d Touring.
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
112
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.53 %
General
Audi RS6 Avant
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 RS6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
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 Avant
572 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
355 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
355 mi
777 mi
BMW 535d 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 535d 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

















