The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 89,100
€ 58,100
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S6 Avant is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 535d Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
56.9
73.4
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
112.1
194.4
113.6
190.7
194.4 in
Length
190.7 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.27 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
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
6-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 M57
BXA
Engine Code
M57-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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
282 hp
BMW 535d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
428 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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
19 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi S6 Avant
395 mi
630 mi
BMW 535d Touring
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
















