The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 45,300
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
114.6
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CHVA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
