The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 107,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi RS6 cod Avant.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
76.2
82.1
73.2 in
Width
76.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.8
196
193.2 in
Length
196 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.44 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CRDB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
552 hp
Audi RS6 cod Avant
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6 cod Avant
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.68 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
24 mpg
Audi RS6 cod Avant
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
621 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
475 mi
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi RS6 cod Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft

















