The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 47,100
€ 43,300
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 2.8 FSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.33 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CHVA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
