The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 53,900

€ 37,800

€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 525d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.14 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
F11
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BPJ

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.43 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
580 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft