The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 46,100
BMW 525d (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 42,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.2
192.9 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
BMW 525d (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.53 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

General

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.64 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 525d
47 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
907 mi
BMW 525d
870 mi
907 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 525d
102.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data