The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 55,200
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 44,700
 BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.21 %
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CGWD, CGXB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.44 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
888 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 518d 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