The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 46,300
 BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d Touring
€ 42,500
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. 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 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
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 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
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 520d Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.51 %
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CCDA
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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