The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 41,600
 Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 520d is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.25 %
Audi A6 2.7 TDI (08 - 10)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 2.7 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data