The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)

€ 38,800
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 50,500
 BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500

ⓘ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 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 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 e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 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 e
BMW 520d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.49 %
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CAGB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
22.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
34 mpg
city
42 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 520d 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 520d 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 520d 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