The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 47,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 523i 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 523i 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 523i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BPJ
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
557 mi
BMW 523i 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 523i 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
