The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 55,700
€ 42,900
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 45 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
113.7
190.6
194.2 in
Length
190.6 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.89 %
General
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
DDVE
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
699 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
