The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 51,300
€ 43,900
€ 51,300
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
The BMW 520i Touring is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.6
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.6
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
G31
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 B48
Engine Series
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 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
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
