The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.93 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
1031 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data