The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 2.0 TDI e is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.23 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CAGB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
782 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data