The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 55,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 43,800
 BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 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 (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194.6 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
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
6-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 N47
CRTE
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft