The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
€ 41,900
€ 38,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.77 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
136 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
