The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 44,800
€ 45,700
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
551 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
