The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 43,400
€ 46,900
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 525xi Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
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
114.6
193.9
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 525xi Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
C7 (4G)
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CHVA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.7 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
