The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)

€ 51,600
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 38,200
 BMW 520d (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d (07 - 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 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520d (07 - 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 TFSI
BMW 520d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.67 %
BMW 520d (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
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 520d
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CGWB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.52 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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