The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 89,100
€ 49,300
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
56.9
73.4
79.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
112.1
194.4
113.6
190.7
194.4 in
Length
190.7 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.29 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 525xd Touring
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 Avant
429 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
19 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S6 Avant
395 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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















