The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 52,200
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 52,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 525d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.81 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
48 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
523 mi
BMW 525d Touring
888 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
100.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft