The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 38,200
€ 55,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
115.1
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
16.57 %
General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 520d
175 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.97 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
