The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 41,500
BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 52,500
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 520i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data