The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 44,800
 BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) BMW 523i Touring
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 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
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
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-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring

Performance

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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 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 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft