The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 53,400
€ 54,000
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.94 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CGWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
296 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
837 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 520d Touring
837 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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
