The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)

€ 38,800
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 42,400
 BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 38,800
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
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 e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
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 e
BMW 518d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d Touring
C6 (4F)
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 e
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAGB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft