The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 84,500
€ 49,100
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 Avant is 3.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
57.6
73
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
111.9
194.2
113.6
190.7
194.2 in
Length
190.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.25 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BXA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
