The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,700
€ 67,400
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.41 %
General
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
702 mi
Range
487 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
