The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 40,200
€ 39,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
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
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
