The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 39,700

€ 42,900

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
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 manual 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
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
27.31 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
792 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data