The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 54,800

€ 46,800

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 Touring is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
193.9
193.2 in
Length
193.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.87 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
254 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
16.45 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
821 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 530d Touring
821 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 Avant 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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