The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 43,800

€ 51,900

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.3
73.3
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
59.3 in
113.6
190.7
111.5
194.3
190.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.29 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.05 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
23.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
750 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
663 mi
Audi A6 allroad 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).
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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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