The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 49,900
€ 48,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
1459
1855
2030
1464
1860
2094
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1459 mm
Height
1464 mm
2843
4927
2968
4899
4927 mm
Length
4899 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
1860 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2365 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.26 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525d
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
500 NM
450 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.85 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 525d
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
700 mi
Range
906 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
