The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 39,600

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %

General
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.14 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
649 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW 520i
649 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 520i
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data