The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 55,500
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 50,900
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CREC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
12.27 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 TFSI
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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