The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 43,200
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 40,000
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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. 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 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (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 (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (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 TFSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BPJ
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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