The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 49,900
€ 44,600
€ 49,900
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 8.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the BMW 525xd.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
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 525xd
1860 kg
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
2365 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.18 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 525xd
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
500 NM
400 NM
BMW 525xd
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.85 kg/bhp
8.99 kg/bhp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 525xd
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
700 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 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
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
