The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,300
€ 41,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CCEA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
21.85 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
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
