The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 45,600

€ 53,000

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 528i is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.73 %

General
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 528i
254 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 528i
229 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 528i
14.84 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 528i
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
557 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 528i
557 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 528i
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 528i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data