The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 69,700
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
€ 46,300
 BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d Touring
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.05 %
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BVJ
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d 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 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft