The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 84,500
€ 41,600
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 3.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194.2
113.6
190.7
194.2 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.1 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
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 520d 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft




















