The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring (10 - 11)
€ 43,400

€ 47,600

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.35 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
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 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CHVA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
690 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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