The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 43,800
BMW 523i (10 - 11) BMW 523i
€ 49,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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. The BMW 523i is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 523i (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.89 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data