The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 35 TDI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 47,500

€ 55,000

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 35 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
74.3
83.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.3 in
Width
73.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
115.1
194.2
117.1
194.3
194.2 in
Length
194.3 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.9 %

General
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
DEZD
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
161 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 35 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 35 TDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
955 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A6 35 TDI
955 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 35 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data