The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,000
€ 41,900
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 523i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
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 523i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CCEA
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
