The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 44,400

€ 47,100

€ 44,400
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 3.0 TDI is just 1.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
1455
1874
2086
1464
1860
2094
1874 mm
Width
1860 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1455 mm
Height
1464 mm
2912
4915
2968
4899
4915 mm
Length
4899 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2315 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.49 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
201 bhp
at 3700 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 525d
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
400 NM
450 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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8.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.46 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
762 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data