The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 45,700
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 61,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘ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 an inch 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 Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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 Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.52 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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