The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 73,900

€ 50,700

€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 cod is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
56.7
73.8
82.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
114.8
194.1
113.7
190.6
194.1 in
Length
190.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.65 %

General
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CEUC
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 cod
414 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd
▶ REPLAY
10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
10.49 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S6 cod
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
485 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S6 cod
485 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi S6 cod
181.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 cod
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data