The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 41,900

€ 40,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
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 TFSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
BPJ

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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