The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 53,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.17 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
790 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data