The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 cod S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 73,900
€ 48,900
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S6 cod is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
56.7
73.8
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.7 in
Height
58.2 in
114.8
194.1
117.1
194.3
194.1 in
Length
194.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
18.54 %
General
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CEUC
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S6 cod
414 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S6 cod
406 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
10.49 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S6 cod
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
485 mi
Range
782 mi
Audi S6 cod
485 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi S6 cod
181.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 cod
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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