The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)

€ 43,200
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 43,700
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 ultra.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 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
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 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 ultra
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
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 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 Touring
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
1008 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
1008 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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