The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,900
€ 48,900
€ 39,900
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 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
BMW 520i
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
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
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.6 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CAHA
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
750 mi
Range
782 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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
