The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 40,000

€ 49,100

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 525xi Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525xi 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 525xi Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.62 %

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

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BPJ
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525xi Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xi Touring
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22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
22.24 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
557 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 525xi 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