The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)

€ 41,600
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 43,900
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.89 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
175 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.1 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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 cu ft