The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

€ 49,400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 44,600
 BMW 525xd (08 - 08) BMW 525xd
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the BMW 525xd.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
1455
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
1874
2086
1482
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
1846
2036
1874 mm
Width
1846 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1455 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
2912
4915
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
2888
4841
4915 mm
Length
4841 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2230 kg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.79 %
BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
201 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 525xd
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
450 NM
400 NM
BMW 525xd

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd

▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
8.99 kg/bhp
BMW 525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 525xd
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
708 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data