The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 67,400
€ 47,700
€ 67,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %
General
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BVJ
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
345 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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11.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
11.79 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
487 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
