The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)

€ 55,400
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 42,400
 BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
57.9
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
74.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
74.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
194.5
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
194.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
201 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
21.17 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
764 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
125.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft