The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 44,200
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.57 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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)
47.6 cu ft
