The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd (07 - 08) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 48,500
€ 77,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,700
ⓘ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 530xd is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod.
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
58.3
72.7
80.2
56.7
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.1
190.6 in
Length
194.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.66 %
General
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CTGE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 530xd
232 hp
444 hp
Audi S6 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530xd
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod
Performance
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 cod
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
16.72 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 530xd
34 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S6 cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
630 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 530xd
630 mi
506 mi
Audi S6 cod
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 530xd
141.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi S6 cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd
Audi S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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