The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 49,000

€ 44,900

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI 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
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
BMW 520d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d 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