The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 48,200
€ 41,800
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
193.9
190.7 in
Length
193.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5 %
General
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CDNB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
178 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
506 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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)
47.6 cu ft
