The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 38,700
€ 82,300
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S6.
BMW 520d
Audi S6
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
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi S6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
20.15 %
General
BMW 520d
Audi S6
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Audi S6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi S6
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6
36 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
853 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
371 mi
Audi S6
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 520d
104.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi S6
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
