The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 535d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 84,500
€ 63,400
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi S6 Avant is an inch longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194.2
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.66 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
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 Avant
429 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
14.06 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d Touring
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
