The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 46,900
 BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08) BMW 525xi Touring
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 525xi Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xi Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
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 525xi Touring
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.12 %
BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xi 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xi Touring
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CVUA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring

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13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525xi 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