The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 72,900

€ 44,800

€ 72,900
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 Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
59.3
73.3
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.3 in
Height
58.7 in
111.5
194.3
113.6
190.7
194.3 in
Length
190.7 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BVJ
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft