The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 47,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 47,000
 BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 523i Touring
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
CCEA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
557 mi
BMW 523i 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft