The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 60,400
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 535d
€ 47,800
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 535d
309 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 535d
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 535d
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
742 mi
BMW 535d
763 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 535d
117.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data