The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 54,600

€ 44,200

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.94 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
232 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.63 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
604 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 530d Touring
604 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
148.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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