The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 56,700

€ 41,600

€ 56,700
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 45 TFSI is 3.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
57.8
74.3
83.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
115.1
194.4
113.6
190.7
194.4 in
Length
190.7 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.73 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
C8 (4K)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
242 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
16.71 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
584 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
584 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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 45 TFSI
127 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 45 TFSI
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft