The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 58,100
€ 84,500
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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 535d Touring is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
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
194.2
190.7 in
Length
194.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.27 %
General
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 535d Touring
282 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 535d Touring
428 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
14.34 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
34 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
630 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 535d Touring
630 mi
371 mi
Audi S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
141.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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





















