The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 52,400

€ 45,200

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 530d Touring is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
194.6
190.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.33 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
232 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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17.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.53 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
604 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW 530d Touring
604 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
148.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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