The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 54,900
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 530d
€ 61,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘ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 is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.31 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 530d
254 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530d
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.36 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 530d
44 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 530d
805 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 530d
111 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data