The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 62,700
€ 72,900
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 530d Touring is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI.
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
59
73.5
83.7
59.3
73.3
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
59.3 in
117.1
194.6
111.5
194.3
194.6 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.57 %
General
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
G31
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
261 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
15.92 lb/hp
12.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
41 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
707 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 530d Touring
707 mi
460 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
119.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
