The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 41,200
 Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18) Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 an inch 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 (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)
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 (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 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 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)

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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CSUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
1055 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
1055 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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