The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 49,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 47,200
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
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
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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)
7-speed dual clutch 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 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 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
708 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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