The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 39,900
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.0 TDI
€ 44,900
 BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 525i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
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 525i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.6 %
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAHA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i

Performance

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 525i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
565 mi
BMW 525i
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
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