The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 41,900
€ 84,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
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
113.6
190.7
111.9
194.2
190.7 in
Length
194.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.12 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
33 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
613 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW 520d Touring
613 mi
371 mi
Audi S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
146.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi S6 Avant
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














