The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 55,700
€ 55,000
€ 55,700
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 45 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 45 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 45 TDI
BMW 525d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.1 %
General
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
DDVE
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
699 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
