The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 58,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 48,200
 BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i 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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
194.6 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.03 %
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CRTD
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft