The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. Audi A6 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 44,600
€ 60,500
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525xd is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A6 55 TFSI.
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.4
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
190.6
115.1
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %
General
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DLZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
335 hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 55 TFSI
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.83 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 525xd
35 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A6 55 TFSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
649 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 525xd
649 mi
559 mi
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 525xd
137.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A6 55 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
