The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)

€ 37,800
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,100
 BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13) BMW 520d Touring
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)
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 520d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.73 %
BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d 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