The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 58,700
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 50 TDI
€ 47,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 50 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
194.2 in
Length
192.9 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.33 %
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10
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 50 TDI
BMW 525d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
DDVB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
282 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 50 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A6 50 TDI
699 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 50 TDI
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data