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2011 Audi A6 Avant 3.0T Premium Plus quattro
2010 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive Sports Wagon AWD
$53,310 Starting Price (MSRP)
$55,950 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model A6 Avant Sub-Model 5 Series Wagon
Make Audi Make BMW
Model A6 Model 5 Series
Model Year 2011 Audi A6 Avant Model Year 2010 BMW 5 Series Wagon
Year 2011 Year 2010
MSRP $53,310 MSRP $55,950
Engine 3.0L V6 Gas Engine 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 300 hp Horsepower 300 hp
Torque 310 lb-ft @ 2500-5100 rpm Torque 300 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
City 18 MPG City 16 MPG
Highway 26 MPG Highway 23 MPG
Combined 21 MPG Combined 18 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 379.8 miles Cruising Range City 296 miles
Cruising Range Highway 548.6 miles Cruising Range Highway 425.5 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Servotronic Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter 39 ft Turning Diameter 39 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Four-Link Front Suspension Double-Pivot
Rear Suspension Trapezoidal-Link Rear Suspension 4-Link Integral
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Optional
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Optional
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 4,255 lbs Curb Weight 4,101 lbs
Ground Clearance 4.6 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 111.9 in Wheelbase 113.6 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire P245/40R18 Front Tire P225/50R17
Rear Tire P245/40R18 Rear Tire P225/50R17
Front Width 62.7 in Front Width 61.3 in
Max Width 73 in Max Width 72.7 in
Height 58.2 in Height 58.7 in
Length 194.2 in Length 191.2 in
Front Seat Headroom 37.5 in Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.3 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.3 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 36.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 36 in