The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 47,500
 BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i 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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.78 %
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CGQB
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i
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