Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525i (218 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | A4 |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E61) | A4 Avant (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 525i (218 Hp) | 3.0 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 66 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 2750 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B25 | ASN, AVK |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 2976 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | 9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4843 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1772 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2886 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1526 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | 1184 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2165 kg | 2160 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 kg | 1610 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 W | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |