The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 49,800
 BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d Touring
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
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 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
CCDA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 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
141 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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