The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 108,400
€ 42,700
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 525i.
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.8
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
112
194
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
1047 lb
23.05 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BUH
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
572 mi
BMW 525i
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).
144 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW 525i
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
