The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,600
€ 42,400
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
1459
1855
2030
1464
1860
2094
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1459 mm
Height
1464 mm
2843
4927
2968
4899
4927 mm
Length
4899 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.99 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CCEA
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2773 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
217 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520i
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
280 NM
270 NM
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.31 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
8.09 kg/bhp
9.31 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
552 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
552 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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