The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 51,700
€ 46,400
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.73 %
General
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
621 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
