The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 57,400

€ 53,300

€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.3
73.3
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
59.3 in
116.9
193.2
111.5
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 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 allroad 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 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.31 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
763 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring
763 mi
690 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
117.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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