Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro vs BMW 530d xDrive
| Category | BMW 530d xDrive | A6 3.0 TDI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 620 / 457 | 580 / 428 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1853 / 4085 | 1915 / 4222 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 143 / 141 | 142 / 140 |
| Average price | €59,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 530d xDrive | A6 3.0 TDI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.30 | 1:43.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 530d xDrive | A6 3.0 TDI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 11.8 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.7 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.8 s | 22.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 18.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 99.5 mph | 14.0 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 530d xDrive | A6 3.0 TDI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 252 kph (156 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US / 66 UK) | 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 45 UK) |
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (25 ft) | 10 m (32 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 74 m (242 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 530d xDrive | A6 3.0 TDI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
A6 3.0 TDI Quattro is the fastest by a small margin.
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