The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 48,400
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 63,500
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
190.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.59 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.78 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.97 lb/hp
13.78 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 525d Touring
630 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
141.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft