The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 47,400

€ 43,800

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 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
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %

General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CANA, CANC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525d
888 mi
680 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 525d
100.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 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