The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 525d (11 - 13)
€ 82,300
€ 46,100
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Audi S6
BMW 525d
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 525d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.34 %
General
Audi S6
BMW 525d
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW 525d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
BXA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
870 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
870 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
