The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 53,600
€ 67,400
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘ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 530d BluePerformance is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
General
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
254 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
821 mi
Range
487 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
821 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
