The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 54,000

€ 45,600

€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.7
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
114.6
193.9
113.6
190.7
193.9 in
Length
190.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.92 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CGWB
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i Touring
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13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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