The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 44,400
€ 51,600
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 525xi is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
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
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %
General
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CGWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
296 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.43 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
537 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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
