The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 38,700
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 44,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.78 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data