The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,100

€ 43,800

€ 45,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.7 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.74 %

General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CANA, CANC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 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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18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.98 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525d
669 mi
680 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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
133.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data