The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,700

€ 48,300

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
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-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
27.31 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
792 mi
906 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data