The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,700
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 518d Touring
€ 44,200
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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. The BMW 518d Touring is just 0.7 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 Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
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 Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
193.2 in
Length
193.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.32 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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 N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
48 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 518d Touring
888 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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