The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 53,400
€ 46,800
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.6
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.48 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
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 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
837 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 520d Touring
837 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
