The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,000
€ 50,900
€ 43,000
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 2.8 FSI is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CCEA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
