The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 54,000

€ 49,800

€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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
193.9
116.9
193.2
193.9 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGWB
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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