The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)

€ 39,600
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 40,700
 BMW 518d (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (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 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.36 %
BMW 518d (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
175 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
20.79 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
825 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
825 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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