The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 76,500

€ 45,700

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 in
115.3
195
116.9
193.2
195 in
Length
193.2 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
16.76 %

General
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
702 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 TDI
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data