The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 52,200

€ 53,000

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
193.5
193.2 in
Length
193.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %

General
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F10
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
853 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data