The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 45,600
€ 43,100
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.13 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
CCEA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
148 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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17.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
17.83 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 518d
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
552 mi
1036 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
