The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 42,400
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 58,700
 Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 518d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.9
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
74.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
74.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
114.6
194.5
193.2 in
Length
194.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.06 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
49 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 518d Touring
906 mi
739 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
98.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft