The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,800
€ 44,300
€ 43,800
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 2.7 TDI is just 2.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
1459
1855
2030
1464
1860
2094
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1459 mm
Height
1464 mm
2843
4927
2968
4899
4927 mm
Length
4899 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.58 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 523i
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
400 NM
270 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.28 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
680 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
