The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 50,900

€ 49,800

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.4
74.3
83.1
73.5 in
Width
74.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
117.1
194.3
115.1
194.2
194.3 in
Length
194.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %

General
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
G30
Generation
C8 (4K)
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 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
DFBA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
48 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
976 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
870 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data