The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,900
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 46,100
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (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 Automatic (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (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
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.37 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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