The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 108,400
€ 39,000
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
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 520i
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
1091 lb
24.02 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
BUH
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
630 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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