The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Audi S6 cod Avant S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 80,200

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod Avant.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.9
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.79 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CTGE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
444 hp
Audi S6 cod Avant
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod Avant
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 cod Avant
▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.1 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.74 lb/hp
10.1 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S6 cod Avant
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
925 mi
Range
496 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
496 mi
Audi S6 cod Avant
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S6 cod Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Audi S6 cod Avant
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