The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 47,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.11 %
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
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
CCEA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
175 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 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
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 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
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft