The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 39,800

€ 42,400

€ 39,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.22 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
808 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
808 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d 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