The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 47,500
€ 55,600
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 9.2 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
1482
1846
2036
1455
1874
2086
1846 mm
Width
1874 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2086 mm
1482 mm
Height
1455 mm
2888
4841
2912
4933
4841 mm
Length
4933 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2912 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2380 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.78 %
General
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
268 bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
580 NM
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
8 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
524 mi
Range
889 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
889 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
