The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 45,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.4
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
111.9
194
194.3 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.41 %
General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
G30
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 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
976 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
552 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
