The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 47,900
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 47,100
 BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08) BMW 525xd Touring
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
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
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
7.9 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 525xd Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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