The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 46,400

€ 48,600

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 2.7 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
700 mi
Range
988 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data