The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,400

€ 55,500

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.6 %

General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CREC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
630 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
630 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data