The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 50,800

€ 49,300

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
114.6
194.6
113.6
190.7
194.6 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.59 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CNHA
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
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22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.22 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
889 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
889 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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