The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 44,200

€ 39,700

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
114.6
193.9
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.32 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.98 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft