The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 58,100
€ 48,000
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 1.4 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
194.6
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.22 %
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

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
CRTD
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
967 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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









