The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 61,000

€ 48,600

€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
194.2
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.44 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
756 mi
Range
988 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data