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Home›Consumption›Audi A6 vs BMW 520i

Consumption comparison

Audi A6 Sedan vs BMW 520i G30: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

AudiPetrol

A6 Sedan

56 L · 2026

7,8 L/100km

VS
BMWPetrolMost economical

520i G30

68 L · 2020

5,5 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

AudiPetrol

A6 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 273€

15,16 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 142 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,6 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1142,4 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

520i G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 710€

11,40 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 860 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,7 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
859,5 L per year
Annual gap 520i vs A6 Sedan+563 €/an≈ 283 L petrol 95

BMW 520i G30 costs 563 €/an less in energy than Audi A6 Sedan, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 283 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

563 €

≈ 283 L petrol 95

3 years

1 689 €

≈ 849 L petrol 95

5 years

2 815 €

≈ 1415 L petrol 95

10 years

5 630 €

≈ 2829 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 520i G30 versus Audi A6 Sedan. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Audi

A6 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,152 €/km2 273 €
BMW

520i G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,114 €/km1 710 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520i is about 30% cheaper than the Audi A6 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The BMW 520i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.