The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 59,400
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 535d
€ 61,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 535d is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 535d Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.22 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 535d
309 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 535d
465 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 535d
12.91 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 535d
44 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 535d
821 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 535d
109.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data