The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)

€ 37,700
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
 BMW 525d (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
BMW 525d (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAHA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
21.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.52 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
763 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data