The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 48,300
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 49,900
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
192.9 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.27 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 525d
49 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 525d
906 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 525d
98.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 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