The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,700

€ 53,400

€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 length, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra is 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
59
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
114.6
194.6
117.1
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.48 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CSUD
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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26.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
26.29 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
52 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1008 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
1008 mi
837 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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