The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S6 cod S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 77,700
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S6 cod.
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.7
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.7 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
194.1
190.6 in
Length
194.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.79 %
General
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
CTGE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
444 hp
Audi S6 cod
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi S6 cod
Performance
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 cod
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S6 cod
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
565 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
506 mi
Audi S6 cod
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi S6 cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Audi S6 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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