The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 47,400
 BMW 525d (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.01 %
BMW 525d (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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
137.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data