The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,500

€ 50,800

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
194.6
193.2 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CNHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
906 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
889 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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)
47.6 cu ft