The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 47,800
€ 45,300
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the BMW 525i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
1459
1855
2030
1482
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1459 mm
Height
1482 mm
2843
4927
2888
4841
4927 mm
Length
4841 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
1835 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.36 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525i
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
500 NM
270 NM
BMW 525i
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.74 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525i
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
742 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
