The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 48,700

€ 50,500

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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 528i 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 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.5 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 528i Touring
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
639 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
639 mi
BMW 528i Touring
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 528i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 528i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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