The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 48,100
€ 42,600
€ 48,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 530xi is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.08 %
General
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 530xi
268 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 530xi
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
14.07 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 530xi
29 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
531 mi
Range
907 mi
BMW 530xi
531 mi
907 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 530xi
155.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
