The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 108,400
€ 55,000
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
57.3
74.4
79.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.4 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
112
194
117.1
194.3
194 in
Length
194.3 in
112 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.94 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BUH
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
358 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
