The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 40,400
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
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 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 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
