The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 41,600
 BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAJA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft