The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 43,800
€ 46,600
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
57.4
73
79.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
141 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
