The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 69,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 48,000
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 competition is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (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 competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.97 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CVUB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
13.28 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data