The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 60,400

€ 59,600

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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 535i Touring is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
193.9
193.2 in
Length
193.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CGQB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 535i Touring
302 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 535i Touring
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
14.16 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
537 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW 535i Touring
537 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
153.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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