The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 18)
€ 44,000

€ 45,800

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
194.6
193.2 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.12 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CNHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.81 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.74 lb/hp
20.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
649 mi
Range
986 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
986 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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