The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 48,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 51,300
 BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d Touring
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300

ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
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 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.18 %
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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