The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,400

€ 50,600

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d 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 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.11 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAJA
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
14.61 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
513 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
183.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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