The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,400
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 50,900
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive 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 quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive 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
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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-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
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data