The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 41,500
 BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 0.3 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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
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 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.46 %
BMW 520i (13 - 16)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CGQB
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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