The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 49,100
€ 42,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
190.7
114.6
194.6
190.7 in
Length
194.6 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.72 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
518 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
