The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 41,700
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.12 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CGQB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.31 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
129.6 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
129.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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