The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 40,300
€ 43,200
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d 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 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.7 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CCDA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
925 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
925 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
