The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 50,400
€ 40,000
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 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
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.62 %
General
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
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 automatic 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
BPJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
22.24 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
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
557 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 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 cu ft
