The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)

€ 42,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 40,200
 BMW 520i (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (11 - 13)
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 (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 520i (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.24 %
BMW 520i (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CRTE
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
907 mi
Range
639 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
907 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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