The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 108,400
€ 40,200
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS6 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.94 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
BUH
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
639 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
