The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 52,400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 48,400
 BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘ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 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d 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 S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint BMW 525d 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 525d Touring
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CRTE
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
986 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft