The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 44,800
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) BMW 523i Touring
€ 42,200
 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 523i Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 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
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft