The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 53,300
 Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
73.3
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.5
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.29 %
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
690 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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