The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 42,600
 BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) BMW 523i Touring
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 523i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (07 - 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 523i Touring (07 - 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 523i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i 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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CHVA
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i 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