The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,000

€ 42,900

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
22.24 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
557 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft