The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 14) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 42,200

€ 40,700

€ 42,200
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 ultra is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
193.5
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 ultra
BMW 518d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CNHA
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
20.45 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
53 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1031 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
1031 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
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