The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 69,700
€ 41,600
€ 69,700
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 4.2 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
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
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.07 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
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
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
258 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
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
821 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).
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 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
