The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,100
€ 47,400
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.53 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
742 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
137.9 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
137.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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
