The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 43,800
 BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
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
6-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
CHVA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft