The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 53,100

€ 58,100

€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 528i Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
116.9
193.2
114.6
194.6
193.2 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.57 %

General
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
F11
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CRTD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 528i Touring
242 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 528i Touring
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 528i Touring
17.13 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 528i Touring
32 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
596 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 528i Touring
596 mi
856 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 528i Touring
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 528i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft