Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525d (177 Hp) Automatic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E61) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 525d (177 Hp) Automatic | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 17.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 278 g/km | |
| Power: | 177 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 3697 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4843 mm | 4833 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2886 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1590 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | 1590 l |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2275 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1640 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 W | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J X 16 | 8J x 16 |