The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 108,400
€ 40,900
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 RS6 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
22.57 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BUH
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
