The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 48,400
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 45,300
 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.97 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 525d Touring
630 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
141.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft