The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 55,700
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 45 TDI
€ 45,800
 BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 525xd
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the BMW 525xd.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
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 525xd
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.64 %
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)

General

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
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 3750 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
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 525xd

Performance

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 525xd
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