The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 48,700
€ 57,200
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
111.9
194
117.1
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.32 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
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 turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
17.07 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
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
700 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
804 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).
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 6c (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
