The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 49,300
€ 43,000
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 525xd Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.69 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
621 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
572 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
