The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 71,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 52,900
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘ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 length, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5302 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.22 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CVUB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
709 mi
Range
872 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
872 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft