The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 67,400
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400
ⓘ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 525i is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 4.2 FSI.
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
194
190.6 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.01 %
General
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
487 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
