The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 44,100

€ 58,200

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.9
74.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
74.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
194.5
193.2 in
Length
194.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.52 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.74 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
888 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 520d Touring
888 mi
739 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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