The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,700
€ 41,900
€ 45,700
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, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
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
114.6
193.9
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 520i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
C7 (4G)
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
CHVA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 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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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i 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).
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
140.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 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
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
