The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 53,400
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 58,000
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000

ⓘ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 length, but the BMW 520d Touring is 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller.
BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
194.6 in
Length
194.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.22 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

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
CREC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
328 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
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
12.7 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
31 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 520d Touring
837 mi
613 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).
144 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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