The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 60,400

€ 86,800

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 535d is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 535d
Audi S6
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.8
73.4
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
56.8 in
116.9
192.9
112.1
194.4
192.9 in
Length
194.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d
Audi S6
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.8 %

General
BMW 535d
Audi S6
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d
Audi S6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 535d
309 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 535d
465 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 535d
Audi S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6
▶ REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW 535d
13.34 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 535d
41 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
763 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 535d
763 mi
395 mi
Audi S6
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).
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 535d
117.3 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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