The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 47,100
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.87 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 N57
CAGB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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26.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
26.99 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
