The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)
€ 54,200

€ 47,400

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is an inch longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
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
193.2
194.2 in
Length
193.2 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.54 %

General
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
DKNA, DLHA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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16.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TFSI
16.12 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 45 TFSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 45 TFSI
593 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
125 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 TFSI
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TFSI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data