The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 38,800

€ 47,800

€ 38,800
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 e 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 e
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 e
BMW 525i Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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 e
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAGB
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 e
109.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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