The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 45,500
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 52,600
 Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A6 40 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
115.1
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %
Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
890 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data