The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 58,200

€ 52,200

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.9
74.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.5
116.9
193.2
194.5 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.91 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
17.58 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
739 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
739 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 allroad 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft