The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 41,800

€ 46,300

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.74 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
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
8-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
CDNB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.12 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
621 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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











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