The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 55,200

€ 69,000

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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 535d is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition.
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.8
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
57.8 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 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %

General
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CVUB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 535d
282 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 535d
428 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 535d
13.56 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 535d
35 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
649 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 535d
649 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 535d
137.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data