The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 49,000

€ 57,200

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
59
73.5
83.7
73.8 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
114.6
193.9
117.1
194.6
193.9 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.84 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
777 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft