The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 43,900
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘ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 Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (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 Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (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
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
20.98 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
38 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
702 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 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