The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TFSI (11 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 37,200
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.46 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CDNB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
178 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
649 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
621 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
