The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 51,000
BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08) BMW 530xd Touring
€ 51,800
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 51,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.48 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd Touring

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.1 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
697 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft