The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 108,400
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 45,800
 BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 525xd
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the BMW 525xd.
Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
113.7
190.6
194 in
Length
190.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
4542 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.8 %
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)

General

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
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 3750 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd

Performance

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd

▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS6
BMW 525xd
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