The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 44,000

€ 48,400

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 Touring is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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
193.9
193.2 in
Length
193.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CHVA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.74 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
649 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
583 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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