The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,700
€ 47,700
€ 55,700
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 45 TDI is 9.2 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
1457
1886
2110
1482
1846
2036
1886 mm
Width
1846 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1457 mm
Height
1482 mm
2924
4933
2888
4841
4933 mm
Length
4841 mm
2924 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
1900 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2475 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
7.63 %
General
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
228 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 525d
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
500 NM
400 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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8.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Audi A6 45 TDI
8.33 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
699 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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