The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 45,700
BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 45,300
 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.96 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
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 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

▶ REPLAY
21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.22 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 520d Touring
946 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
94.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft