The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)

€ 40,000
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 44,000
 BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.19 %
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CAHA
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.44 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
750 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft