The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 82,300
€ 44,600
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 S6 is 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
57.4
73
79.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
193.5
113.7
190.6
193.5 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.09 %
General
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BXA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
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
