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

€ 42,300

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 ultra.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI 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
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 ultra
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.84 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CNHA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
232 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.81 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.63 lb/hp
20.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
604 mi
Range
986 mi
BMW 530d Touring
604 mi
986 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
148.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI 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