The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 40,200
€ 42,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 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 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CCDA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
