The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (10 - 13)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 41,100
 BMW 520d (10 - 13) BMW 520d
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.03 %
BMW 520d (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
CAJA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data