The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 50,600
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 52,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (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 3.0 TDI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.63 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
21.08 lb/hp
17.91 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
33 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 525d Touring
621 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
144 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft