The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 47,700

€ 39,500

€ 47,700
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 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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.56 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.31 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
20.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
630 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
631 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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