Autocar Comparo: BMW 520d vs Audi A6 TDI, Jag XF, MB E300, Lexus GS450h

There's no Lexus in this test.

— 222max (View Profile)

Posted on 11/7/2012 10:19:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I think BMW currently makes the best diesels, in this test the BMW 1.5 4 cylinder was only 20hp and 5 lb-ft down on the Audis 3.0 V6! On a side note BMW makes a 3.0d tri-turbo with 380hp, and 545lb-ft which is the highest hp/liter diesel in production...

— 94geo (View Profile)

Posted on 11/7/2012 12:02:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I do find it odd they chose to use the 3.0TDI Multitronic for their test.

The 2.0TDI 177hp would have been a much better option as it uses DSG Gearbox, Lighter Engine and more closely matches the 520d in stats. {4-pot}

As far as fleet leases go, the A6 2.0TDI is for Audi what the 520d is for BMW and the E220 is for MB so i really do not get the choice.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 11/8/2012 3:53:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BMW do not make a 1.5L Engine, {Except for the 1.6L in the Mini}

The 3.0L V6 you mentioned is the same one that makes 245hp and now 313hp in the BiTDI models so is just detuned for CO2 tax rules.

The 3 turbo 3.0L you mentioned BMW makes sounds like it will be a gem and i hope to test in Germany next weekend, ill report back on what it is like to drive.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 11/8/2012 3:57:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

520d won. Exciting since they are bringing it to the US soon!

— bmwm6 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/7/2012 10:52:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Yay this stuff is actually in our future in the U.S.

— commander104 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/8/2012 11:19:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Dear Autospies...

Why did you include the Lexus as part of the title if its not in the comparison? Give me a good answer...

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/8/2012 10:44:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1