The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 49,800
€ 39,700
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 40 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.44 %
General
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
DFBA
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
580 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
