The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 53,000
€ 43,100
€ 53,000
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is just 0.8 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
1455
1874
2086
1464
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
2912
4915
2968
4907
4915 mm
Length
4907 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2235 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.29 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 518d
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
580 NM
360 NM
BMW 518d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
▶ REPLAY
7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.49 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.42 kg/bhp
11.49 kg/bhp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
48 mpg
67 mpg
BMW 518d
39 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
790 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
1036 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
