The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 51,800
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 52,900
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 51,800
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
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 quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
193.9 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5302 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.62 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
872 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
697 mi
872 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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