The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 14)

€ 42,200
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 39,900
 Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 14) Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 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 Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 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 ultra
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.58 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
1008 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
1008 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
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