The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 44,400

€ 49,800

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %

General
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
DFBA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI
Performance
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 40 TDI
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.43 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
537 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
870 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data