The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,000
€ 47,800
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAHA
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.44 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
750 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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















