The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 49,100
€ 46,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.7 TDI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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 cu ft
