The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,800
€ 39,000
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
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 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.8 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
