The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 39,900
BMW 518d (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 55,700
 Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TDI
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700

ⓘ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 BMW 518d is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
73.2 in
Width
74.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 518d (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.05 %
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
F10
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.43 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data