The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 43,800
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 52,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (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 Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (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 3.0 TFSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft