The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 69,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI competition.
BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (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 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (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 3.0 TDI competition
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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