The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 55,700
€ 50,100
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 528i.
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.6
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
115.1
194.2
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.33 %
General
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
DDVE
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 528i
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 528i
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
699 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
621 mi
BMW 528i
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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
BMW 528i
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
