The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 41,600
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 54,900
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900

ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.19 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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)
47.6 cu ft