The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 57,200
€ 69,700
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d Touring is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
59
73.5
83.7
57.6
73
79.9
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.6
111.9
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.36 %
General
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
G31
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
228 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
17.07 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
804 mi
Range
487 mi
BMW 525d Touring
804 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 cu ft
