The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)

€ 43,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 45,700
 BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
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 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.98 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
946 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
702 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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