The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 52,000

€ 55,400

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.3
73.3
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
59.3 in
116.9
193.2
111.5
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.91 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
229 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.19 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.97 lb/hp
18.19 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 530i Touring
572 mi
663 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
144 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft