The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,000

€ 53,900

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
57.6
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
111.9
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.56 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
BPJ
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
22.24 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
557 mi
805 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft