Compare MSRP, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 BMW 535d and 2017 Audi A6 and 2018 BMW 540 and 2018 INFINITI Q50. Opens website in a new tab. Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6. Engine 18. Our first drive came courtesy of the 40 TDI diesel, which is mated to a clever mild-hybrid unit good for 201bhp and 400Nm of torque. Audi says it’ll return 60.1mpg, with 124g/km CO2 E350 CDI and A6 have 7 speed automatic transmission while 530d and XF S get 8 speed boxes. On acceleration front, 0 – 100 kmph sprint time of BMW 530d M Sport is best at 5.8 seconds, while Audi BMW 535D vs Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro. BMW FAIL 32481 lap times and 38589 quarter mile, 0-60 times for 15698 cars and 599 bikes. © FastestLaps.com 2023. Compare performance of Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (C7) and BMW 535D (F10). Updated September 2023. 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Opens website in a new tab Cars for Sale By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. Fuel tank capacity: mF05o. We pit two diesel-powered German luxury sedans against each other to find out which mixes performance and economy the 535d: from $121,900 plus on-road costs. six-cylinder turbo diesel; 230kW/630Nm; eight-speed auto; RWD Audi A6 Biturbo: from $119,700 plus on-road costs. V6 turbo diesel; 230kW/650Nm; eight-speed auto; AWD Value BMW Looks like it starts a little behind the eight-ball by carrying a $2200 premium over the Audi but recently-facelifted model adds more equipment than its predecessor including LED headlamps, hands-free opening for the boot and new safety systems such as lane departure, forward collision and pedestrian warning as well autonomous braking in city traffic. New additions aside, the 535d has a long list of luxury gear such as leather trim, power seats, dual-zone climate control and a comprehensive suite of functions within its colour display including sat nav, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, internet connectivity, digital radio and top-shelf Harman Kardon audio. Audi German brand has updated the Biturbo for MY14, adding 19-inch alloy wheels and four-zone climate control – no doubt a strategic move to keep it in-line with the BMW 535d. It almost matches the BMW for almost everything else when ordered with the optional Technik Package that includes lane-keeping assistance, 360-degree camera, digital radio and LED headlights. But it costs an additional $3000. Winner: BMW Inside BMW The cabin has a classy yet simple layout that fits in well with a lot of its new high-tech features, including a larger infotainment display and a digital instrument panel that changes colour between the driving modes. The rotary iDrive controller that accesses the functions now has a touch pad on top and there’s a new three-spoke steering wheel, which looks a feels sportier than before. Buyers can opt for either the Modern (Pearl Dark inserts) or Luxury Line (Fine Wood inserts) interior trims. The seats are comfortable and there’s decent space for five adults and a generous boot. Audi Doesn’t have the same high-tech instruments and has a smaller multimedia screen that rises from the middle of the dashboard, but does have a more contemporary design with a brilliant mix of materials and faultless quality. Seats could have more lateral support to befit its semi-sporty nature, but otherwise has a slightly more harmonious ambience and a little more rear seat space. Winner: Audi Engine Sweet in-line six cylinder turbo diesel revs cleanly and with plenty of immediate shove. Although it has marginally less torque than the Audi – and it’s available over a slightly smaller powerband – it feels more linear in its delivery. It is well matched to the silky eight-speed automatic with barely perceptible gear changes and is quieter under hard acceleration. The end result is the BMW not as quick as the A6, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of but the trade-off is that is more efficient with combined fuel economy of Audi If you’re after a more visceral experience, then the A6 behaves more like a muscle car. Its surge of pulling power feels as though it comes on stronger when the turbos hit their straps and it has a gruff exhaust when they do. Uses the same eight-speed auto as the BMW to great effect, but with the added traction of its all-wheel drive transmission is slightly quicker to triple figures with Audi claiming it can get there in just Uses slightly more fuel though at Winner: BMW How it Drives BMW Has a more subdued character about it than the Audi, with more a natural feeling to the way its steers, a smoother power delivery and quieter engine note. The adaptive suspension also has a nice blend of comfort and sportiness between its three modes. Audi Its slightly more abrupt performance aside, the A6 feels every bit as luxurious to drive as the 535d. In its default settings, the steering is a bit too light and, being all-wheel drive, there’s less feedback delivered to the driver when pushed hard, but the driver can individually tailor the suspension, steering and gearbox settings to suit their tastes and when you find the sweet spot, it can be either as comfortable or as enjoyable as the BMW. Winner: BMW Options BMW Buyers can easily add tens of thousands of dollars to the purchase price in customising the 535d as BMW has an extensive list of options, including a multitude of alloy wheels to choose from, different leather trims, a $4000 M Sport package with stiffer suspension and unique bumpers, night vision, radar cruise control and adaptive suspension with active roll bars. The most expensive is a high-grade 1200w Bang and Olufsen audio system that costs an extra $9750. Audi Also has an extensive list of costly options that mostly mirrors those available on the BMW as well as some of the features that are standard on its rival, including LED headlamps. Does have larger 20-inch alloys that look great and fill its wheel arches better, but similar-spec B&O audio costs $1000 more. Audi has made it easier for buyers with two bundled packages; the $6500 S Line Sport which adds sports seats, brushed alloy interior inlays, sports steering wheel and suspension settings with the 20-inch alloys, and the previously mentioned Technik Package. Winner: BMW Verdict BMW A classy mid-sized luxury car that has effortless power and amazing efficiency, generous levels of space and comfort and a balanced mix of tradition and technology. Audi The individual results might seem as though it’s been a whitewash against the Audi, but they have been by the narrowest of margins. Surprisingly, the Audi is one with the more mongrel to its character and that may make it appeal more those that want to experience the oomph more often. But, really, we’re splitting hairs, as both seamlessly blend performance, luxury and efficiency in a similar fashion. Winner: BMW As Editor in Chief of the Drive Network, Amac is one of Australia's most experienced automotive journalists with more than 25 years experience in newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and digital more about Andrew Maclean HOME page / compare / BMW 5 Series 535d xDrive vs Audi A6 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Compare two cars 2010. - 2013. E - Luxury car sedan, 4 door 4 x 4 Badges Production Vehicle class Body style Wheel drive Safety 2011. - 2014. E - Luxury car sedan, 4 door 4 x 4 Dimensons & Outlines Length Width Height Boot (min) Boot (max) Fuel tank 2010 BMW 5 Series 2011 Audi A6 © GAMA1 Solutions. Copying & distribution prohibited. Engine Diesel 6 - Inline, 4 valves per cylinder Bi-Turbo Engine Fuel Configuration Aspiration Displacement Power Torque Diesel 6 - V config, 4 valves per cylinder Bi-Turbo Performance (manual gearbox) Gearbox type Vehicle weight Acc. 0-100 Top speed Cons. (urban) Cons. (highway) Cons. (average) CO2 emissions Performance (automatic gearbox) Gearbox type Vehicle weight Acc. 0-100 Top speed Cons. (urban) Cons. (highway) Cons. (average) CO2 emissions Expenses Virtual Adviser's™ opinion Overview Well, these are two pretty similar cars we have here! It's only details that could potentially make the difference. Considering they both belong to the luxury car segment and utilize the same 4-door sedan body style and the 4 x 4 wheel drive system, it all comes up to the specific diesel engine choice they offer. The first one has a BMW-engineered powertrain under the hood, a 6-cylinder, 24-valves 313hp unit, while the other one gets its power and torque from a 6-cylinder, 24-valves 313hp engine designed by Audi. Safety A starting point here would be to take a look at the results from European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) tests which were performed on both of the cars, with the same number of safety stars gained in the process. That aside, let's consider some other aspects which affect safety. Both vehicles belong to the luxury car segment, which is generally a very good thing safety-wise, still it doesn't help us solve our dilemma, does it? On the other hand, taking kerb weight as an important factor into account, Audi A6 offers a marginal difference of 2% more metal. Reliability Reliability is not the best thing to consider on the make level, but it is worth mentioning that both brands display similar results in faults and breakdowns, at least on all of the models level. These are the official statistics, while our visitors describe reliability of BMW with an average rating of and models under the Audi badge with out of 5. Some independent research have also placed 5 Series as average reliability-wise, and A6 is more or less at the same it all, drivers of cars with the same engine as 5 Series rank it on average as while the one under the competitor's bonnet gets out of 5. Performance & Fuel economy Audi is a bit more agile, reaching 100km/h in seconds less than its competitor. In addition to that it accelerates all the way to 250 kilometers per hour, exactly the same as the other car does. When it comes to fuel economy the winner has to be 5 Series, averaging around liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (50 mpg), in combined cycle. We can't ignore that 12% difference compared to Audi A6. Verdict BMW appears just a bit more reliable, although the difference is truly marginal. The most important thing when deciding between any two vehicles should always be safety, both passive and active. In my opinion, everything taken into account, Audi A6 offers slightly better overall protection and takes the lead. It all continues in the same direction, with Audi offering somewhat better performance, just enough to call it quicker. It does come at a cost though, and that's the fuel consumption... I believe that, when we take all into account, we have only one winner here - the BMW. Anyway, that's the most objective conclusion I could've came up with and it's based solely on the information found on this website. Aspects such as design, practicality, brand value and driving experience are there for you to measure them out. I suggest you spend two more minutes in order to find out which car, based on your needs and budget, would be picked by the virtual adviser™, out of vehicles we currently have in our database. Check a car by its VIN number