The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 43,400
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 49,300
 BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 525xd Touring
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300

ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.09 %
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CHVA
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft