The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 43,800
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 48,300
 BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 43,800
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 2.7 TDI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
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 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data