The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 51,600
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 520i.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 520i
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 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CGWB
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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