The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 52,000

€ 41,000

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.99 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAGB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.13 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
28.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 530i Touring
500 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
164.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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