The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,800
€ 51,300
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CAGB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
821 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
