The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,600

€ 48,400

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
114.6
193.5
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.91 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
175 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
20.79 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
825 mi
Range
1000 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
825 mi
1000 mi
BMW 520d
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data