The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 41,100
€ 45,500
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 520d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
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 520d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
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 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CHVA
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.04 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
1061 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
524 mi
1061 mi
BMW 520d
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
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
