The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 43,800
 BMW 523i (10 - 11) BMW 523i
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 e is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.78 %
BMW 523i (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAGB
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data