The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 82,300
Audi S6 (06 - 08) Audi S6
€ 54,900
 BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 530d
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900

ⓘ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. The Audi S6 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Audi S6
BMW 530d
57.4
Blueprint Audi S6 (06 - 08)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi S6 (06 - 08)
111.9
193.5
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S6
BMW 530d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Audi S6 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.03 %
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi S6
BMW 530d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 S6
BMW 530d
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BXA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

Audi S6
BMW 530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
12 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
805 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
111 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S6
BMW 530d
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