The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 50,900
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.64 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data