The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,700
€ 45,600
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
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
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.69 %
General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
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
CCEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
853 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
552 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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
