The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 44,000
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 46,100
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520i Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.38 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.74 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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 cu ft