The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 58,400
€ 44,800
€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 allroad 3.0 TDI is 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
57.1
74.7
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.7 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
114.4
194.4
116.9
193.2
194.4 in
Length
193.2 in
114.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
4332 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.91 %
General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 523i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CRTE
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
215 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
20.15 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
796 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
796 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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

















