The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,400
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 47,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
1459
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
1855
2030
1464
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
1860
2094
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1459 mm
Height
1464 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
2843
4927
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
2968
4899
4927 mm
Length
4899 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2345 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2315 kg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.73 %
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 525d
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
450 NM
450 NM
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.79 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data