The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

€ 55,400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 45,500
 BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.21 %
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.99 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 518d 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