The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 52,300
€ 41,100
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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
193.2
114.6
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.85 %
General
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 530d
254 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530d
413 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 530d
15.49 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 530d
46 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
853 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 530d
853 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 530d
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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)
No data
