The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 39,500
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 is 7.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
1482
1846
2036
1455
1874
2086
1846 mm
Width
1874 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2086 mm
1482 mm
Height
1455 mm
2888
4841
2912
4915
4841 mm
Length
4915 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2912 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2145 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.02 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CDNB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
400 NM
320 NM
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
8.99 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525d
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
649 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
631 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
