The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 48,200
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73.3
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.5
194.3
190.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.19 %
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.19 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
18.19 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
663 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft