The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.34 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CGQB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data