The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 45,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 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
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9 %
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
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 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 M57
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
669 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data