The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 45,300
€ 49,300
€ 45,300
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, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194
113.6
190.7
194 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.71 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CCEA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 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
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
