The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 53,200
€ 42,500
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI.
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.58 %
General
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.2 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
