The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 40,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 47,800
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.08 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
175 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.09 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
742 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data