The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 51,600
€ 117,500
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 530i Touring is 6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
76.8
83.5
72.7 in
Width
76.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
115.3
196.7
190.7 in
Length
196.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
981 lb
20.7 %
General
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
E61
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6 Avant
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14.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.03 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
30 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
551 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 530i Touring
551 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
217.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
149.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft















