The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 42,600

€ 40,200

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 520d is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %

General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CCDA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.71 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 520d
45 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 520d
836 mi
518 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 520d
107 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data