The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 45,800
€ 49,400
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525xd
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
4915
4841 mm
Length
4915 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2912 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2330 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.23 %
General
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 bhp
201 bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
BMW 525xd
400 NM
450 NM
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
BMW 525xd
9.05 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 525xd
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
630 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
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
