The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 60,400
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 535d
€ 51,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
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 xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.94 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)

General

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CGWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 535d
309 hp
296 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 535d
465 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 535d
41 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 535d
763 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 535d
117.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data