The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 52,100

€ 47,200

€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.89 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
280 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
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
888 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).
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
179.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft