The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 60,800

€ 42,500

€ 60,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 535d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.16 %

General
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CCDA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 535d Touring
309 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 535d Touring
465 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
13.56 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
42 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 535d Touring
777 mi
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 535d Touring
115.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft