The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 46,400

€ 41,700

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.39 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data