The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)
€ 108,400
€ 44,900
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 RS6 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
112
194
116.9
192.9
194 in
Length
192.9 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.31 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BUH
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 RS6
263.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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