The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 35,500
€ 39,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 2.0 TFSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BPJ
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
580 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
