The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 48,400
 BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘ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 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
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 multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
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 525d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d 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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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 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 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d 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 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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