The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

€ 50,500
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 38,800
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.49 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

▶ REPLAY
22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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