The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 55,400

€ 50,500

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
193.9
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 520d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.61 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.99 lb/hp
22.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
790 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d 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).
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft