The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 46,400
€ 39,700
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 523i.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
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 523i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.93 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 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 523i
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21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
580 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
