The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 84,500
€ 42,400
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi S6 Avant is an inch longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194.2
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.22 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BXA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
12 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
