The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 52,200
€ 43,000
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.8 FSI.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.4
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.23 %
General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
F10
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
518 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
