The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 57,200

€ 110,700

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘ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, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
59
73.5
83.7
57.5
74.4
79.9
73.5 in
Width
74.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
117.1
194.6
112
194
194.6 in
Length
194 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
15.96 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
G31
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 RS6 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BUH

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
228 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
17.07 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
41 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
804 mi
Range
355 mi
BMW 525d Touring
804 mi
355 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
265.2 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
265.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
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