The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 530d Touring (10 - 11)
€ 79,000
€ 52,200
€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
115.3
195
116.9
193.2
195 in
Length
193.2 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
4619 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.5 %
General
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
344 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant TDI
13.43 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S6 Avant TDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
698 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi S6 Avant TDI
698 mi
680 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi S6 Avant TDI
133.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant TDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft















