The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 45,500
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 42,100
 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.21 %
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.89 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
52 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 518d Touring
967 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 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)
47.6 cu ft