The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 42,000
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 44,700
 BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
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
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.32 %
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

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
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 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
792 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
888 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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