The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 52,200
€ 42,700
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
193.2
114.6
194.2
193.2 in
Length
194.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.6 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
853 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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).
108 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
