The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07)

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 41,900
 BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07) BMW 520d Touring
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07)
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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07)
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
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.17 %
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
CVUA
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
613 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
146.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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