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

€ 44,900

€ 39,700
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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
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 525i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
C7 (4G)
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
CSUE, CGLE
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
134 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 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 525i
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27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
27.31 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
792 mi
565 mi
BMW 525i
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 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 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data