The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 49,800
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 49,800
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 40 TDI is an inch longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.53 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
DFBA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
870 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 40 TDI
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 40 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
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