The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900

€ 39,900

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 BMW 525d is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.65 %

General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CAHA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 525d
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.36 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
750 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data