The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 41,000
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 41,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.82 %
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAGB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft