The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 50,000

€ 45,700

€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
57.8
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
115.1
194.4
116.9
193.2
194.4 in
Length
193.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
DEZD
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
161 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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24.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
24.44 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
55 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
910 mi
Range
946 mi
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
910 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 35 TDI
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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