The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 53,200
€ 46,100
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.2 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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).
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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 cu ft
