The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 38,000
€ 40,900
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CCDA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.57 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
531 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
