The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 48,400

€ 42,400

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
1461
1874
2086
1462
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1461 mm
Height
1462 mm
2912
4926
2968
4907
4926 mm
Length
4907 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2370 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.55 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
V6 petrol 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
2773 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
201 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 518d Touring
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
280 NM
360 NM
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
8.98 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
35 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
583 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
583 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











1680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1670 L