The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,200
€ 50,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.71 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CCDA
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
314 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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
