The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
€ 52,900

€ 108,400

€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,400
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi RS6.
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
74.4
79.9
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
112
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.86 %

General
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BUH

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
242 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6
Performance
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
16.35 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
39 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
713 mi
Range
358 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
713 mi
358 mi
Audi RS6
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
263.3 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
125.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi RS6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data