The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 46,700
€ 43,300
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
