The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
€ 45,200

€ 38,800

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.03 %

General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
F11
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 BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAGB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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