The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,300
€ 38,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.92 %
General
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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-B30
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.99 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
26.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
750 mi
Audi A6 2.0 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
