The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,400

€ 50,900

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.28 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
762 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data