The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d (14 - 16)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 43,200
 BMW 520d (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 520d (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 520d
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
1012 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data