The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,900
€ 45,100
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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
73
79.9
57.8
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
111.9
194
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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-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 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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
669 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
