The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 37,700

€ 44,300

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.78 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
21.33 lb/hp
18.92 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
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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