The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 71,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
194.6 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.48 %
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CVUB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
709 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft