The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 47,700
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 Audi A6 2.0 TDI e is 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
1459
1855
2030
1482
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1459 mm
Height
1482 mm
2843
4927
2888
4841
4927 mm
Length
4841 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.41 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAGB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 525d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
320 NM
400 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
12.13 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
53 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 525d
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
821 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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