The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 50,900

€ 41,900

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 525d is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TDI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
73.8
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.8 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
114.6
193.5
192.9 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.53 %

General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
853 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
808 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data