The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 50,400
€ 72,900
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.3
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
113.6
190.7
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 4.2 FSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.17 %
General
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 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 Touring
215 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
12.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
506 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
460 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
204.5 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
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
