The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 53,100
€ 55,600
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 530i is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
114.6
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
General
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
G30
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CRTD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i
249 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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14.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.3 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 530i
43 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
768 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 530i
768 mi
889 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 530i
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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