The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,400

€ 117,500

€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525i Touring is 6 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
76.8
83.5
72.7 in
Width
76.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
115.3
196.7
190.7 in
Length
196.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
15.59 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
E61
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
506 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
217.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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