The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI e is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.68 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAGB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
26.74 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data