The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 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 520i 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 520i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.89 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CCDA
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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