The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 45,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 RS6 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.94 %
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BUH
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
669 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data