The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)

€ 51,600
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 40,700
 BMW 518d (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (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 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 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 TFSI
BMW 518d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.9 %
BMW 518d (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CGWB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.52 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 TFSI
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d
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