The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)

€ 40,700
BMW 518d (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 39,700
 Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 518d is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
114.6
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
BMW 518d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.77 %
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CSUE, CGLE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data