The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 60,100

€ 54,900

€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 530d Touring is 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.6
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.14 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
261 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
15.41 lb/hp
16.99 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
40 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
774 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 530d Touring
774 mi
790 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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