The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 49,900
 BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 63,500
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring (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 quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring (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
BMW 525d Touring
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.6 %
BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CVUA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 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
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
836 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
107 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 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