The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 43,800
€ 55,000
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 2.7 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
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 turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
837 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
