The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (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 (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data