The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

€ 42,400
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 38,800
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 518d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.06 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
49 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 518d Touring
906 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft