The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 54,800
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 530d Touring
€ 50,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 530d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

General

BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
254 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
16.45 lb/hp
17.63 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
35 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
44 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
742 mi
BMW 530d Touring
821 mi
742 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
109.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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 cu ft