The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 39,600
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
€ 43,100
 BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 Audi A6 1.8 TFSI is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.28 %
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CYGA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
18.98 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 518d
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
685 mi
1036 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data