The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 57,200

€ 51,800

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d Touring is 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.5 in
Width
73.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.6
114.6
193.9
194.6 in
Length
193.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.35 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
G31
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
228 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
17.07 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
804 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 525d Touring
804 mi
697 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft