The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 46,100
€ 45,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 525d.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
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 525d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
CHVA
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.25 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525d
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
583 mi
649 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
