The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 38,700
 BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.01 %
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
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
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data