The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 48,600

€ 49,900

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.4
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
111.9
194
194.3 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.17 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
G30
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
988 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data