The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 51,900

€ 50,400

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
59.3
73.3
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.3 in
Height
58.7 in
111.5
194.3
113.6
190.7
194.3 in
Length
190.7 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.17 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
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23.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
23.05 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
663 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
154.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 2.7 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft