The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 42,400
 BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
1874
2086
1464
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
2912
4915
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
2968
4899
4915 mm
Length
4899 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2220 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.13 %
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 520i
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
580 NM
270 NM
BMW 520i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.31 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.42 kg/bhp
9.31 kg/bhp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
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