The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 86,800
€ 57,800
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 S6 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Audi S6
BMW 535d
56.8
73.4
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
112.1
194.4
116.9
192.9
194.4 in
Length
192.9 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 535d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.07 %
General
Audi S6
BMW 535d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW 535d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 535d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 535d
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi S6
395 mi
805 mi
BMW 535d
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi S6
238.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW 535d
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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