The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)

€ 43,200
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 50,800
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 518d Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
114.6
194.6
193.2 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.76 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.74 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
889 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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)
47.6 cu ft