The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 50,400

€ 58,500

€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.9
74.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
74.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
194.5
190.7 in
Length
194.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.97 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CGWD, CGXB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
306 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
506 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft