The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 55,500

€ 41,000

€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.05 %

General
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CAGB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
242 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
17.13 lb/hp
28.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
690 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft