The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 45,500
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 42,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.35 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
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
CRTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1061 mi
Range
907 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
907 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data