The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 40,800
€ 39,400
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
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 520d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.08 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
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 M47
CCDA
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
20.45 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520d
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
572 mi
630 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
