The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 67,400
€ 45,700
€ 67,400
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 4.2 FSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.41 %
General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
BVJ
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
