The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 44,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 55,000
 BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 525d
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.3
193.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data