The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 49,400
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.22 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data