The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 61,200

€ 45,200

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 50 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 BluePerformance.
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4332 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.16 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
C8 (4K)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DDVB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
282 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
15.36 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
675 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
675 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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