The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 41,900
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 523i is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.11 %
General
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
580 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
808 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
