The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 55,700
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TDI
€ 48,400
 BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘ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 45 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.94 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
DDVE
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
1000 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
1000 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data