The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 44,200

€ 42,600

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 523i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i 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 523i Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.57 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i 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 523i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 523i Touring
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.98 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i 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