The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 39,900
 BMW 518d (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.15 %
BMW 518d (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data