The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 40,200
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 8.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
1482
1846
2036
1459
1855
2030
1846 mm
Width
1855 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1482 mm
Height
1459 mm
2888
4841
2843
4927
4841 mm
Length
4927 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2843 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.45 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
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 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2773 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
400 NM
280 NM
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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 2.8 FSI
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8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
8.99 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 525d
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
649 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
518 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
546 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
