The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 37,800

€ 45,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d 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 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BPJ
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
19.72 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
680 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d 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