The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 41,100
€ 42,200
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.5
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CHVA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.04 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
524 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
