The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 69,700
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.31 %
General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
F11
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
487 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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
