The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 57,900

€ 44,400

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
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
116.9
193.2
114.6
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.62 %

General
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 535i
302 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 535i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.65 lb/hp
BMW 535i
13.43 lb/hp
18.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 535i
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 535i
572 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 535i
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i
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 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data