The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 49,100

€ 55,400

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525xi Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
59.3
73.3
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
59.3 in
113.6
190.7
111.5
194.3
190.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.21 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 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
CAJA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
513 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft