The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 89,100
€ 56,500
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘ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 Avant is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
112.1
194.4
116.9
193.2
194.4 in
Length
193.2 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.56 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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 Avant
429 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
19 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi S6 Avant
395 mi
791 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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





















