The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 49,100
€ 89,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
58.7
72.7
80.2
56.9
73.4
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
113.6
190.7
112.1
194.4
190.7 in
Length
194.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.25 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 S6 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 Avant
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).
238.7 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Audi S6 Avant
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
