The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 37,800
€ 44,700
€ 37,800
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.77 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BPJ
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
888 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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
