The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 48,600

€ 55,700

€ 48,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
115.1
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.99 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
DDVE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 45 TDI
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
988 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data