The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14)
€ 40,200

€ 39,700

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 520i is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
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
116.9
192.9
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CSUE, CGLE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
639 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 520i
639 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520i
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data