The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 52,600
€ 43,300
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
115.1
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.77 %
General
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DFBA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
890 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
890 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
