The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 61,000
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘ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 525xi is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
194.2
190.6 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.95 %
General
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
537 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
