The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 49,100
€ 82,300
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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 BMW 530d is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 530d
Audi S6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
Audi S6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.61 %
General
BMW 530d
Audi S6
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
Audi S6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 530d
Audi S6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
▶ REPLAY
15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW 530d
15.92 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 530d
36 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
659 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 530d
659 mi
371 mi
Audi S6
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 530d
135.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
