The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

€ 41,000
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
 BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring 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 multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring 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
BMW 518d Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.25 %
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

▶ REPLAY
28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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