The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 110,700
€ 49,800
€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS6 Avant is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
112
194
116.9
193.2
194 in
Length
193.2 in
112 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.14 %
General
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
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 Avant
572 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
355 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
355 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
265.2 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 Avant
265.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft



















