The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 47,700
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRTD
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data