The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 84,500
€ 57,200
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S6 Avant is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
73
79.9
59
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
111.9
194.2
117.1
194.6
194.2 in
Length
194.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.69 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BXA
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
12 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
371 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
