The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
€ 44,400
 BMW 525xi (07 - 08) BMW 525xi
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.4 %
BMW 525xi (07 - 08)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAGB
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi

Performance

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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525xi
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