The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 39,800

€ 41,800

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CDNB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
178 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
713 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft