The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d (14 - 16)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 43,200
 BMW 520d (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 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 (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.26 %
BMW 520d (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
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
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CVUA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 520d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
1012 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d
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