The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 53,600
€ 49,900
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
194.2
192.9 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
General
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CRTE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
254 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
821 mi
Range
1031 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
821 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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