The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 52,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.57 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
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 B48
CGWD, CGXB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

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

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
782 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
782 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data