The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 50,500
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (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 (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (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 TFSI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
513 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft