The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 43,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.46 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
