The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 48,700

€ 49,900

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 530i is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 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 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.53 %

General
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAJA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.76 lb/hp
BMW 530i
13.28 lb/hp
13.76 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 530i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 530i
565 mi
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 530i
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data