The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 40,700
BMW 518d (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 52,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 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 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 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 3.0 TFSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW 518d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.9 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CGWD, CGXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
306 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data