The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 76,500
€ 39,000
€ 76,500
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 S6 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.8 in
115.3
195
113.7
190.6
195 in
Length
190.6 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
22.9 %
General
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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