The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 42,100

€ 53,900

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
194.6
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.61 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CYGA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
805 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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