The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17)
€ 55,100

€ 49,900

€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
57.6
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
114.6
194.6
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
BMW 525d Touring
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.19 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CRTE
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.53 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
836 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
107 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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