Car technical specifications and fuel economy / consumption / mpg

Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 525xi (218 Hp) & Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.5 TDI (163 Hp) quattro


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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 525xi (218 Hp)
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Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.5 TDI (163 Hp) quattro
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Brand: BMW Audi
Model: 5 Series A6
Generation: 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001)
Engine / modification: 525xi (218 Hp) 2.5 TDI (163 Hp) quattro
Production start: 2007 year 2003 year
Production end: 2010 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.8 l/100 km 9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.4 l/100 km 5.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.4 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 218 hp 163 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 233 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.2 sec 9.3 sec
Torque: 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. 310 Nm @ 1400-3600 rpm.
Model Engine: N53B30 BDG, BFC
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2996 cm3 2496 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 9.8 l 6 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 12 19.5
Piston Stroke: 88 mm 86.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 78.3 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): vario
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4843 mm 4796 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1810 mm
Height: 1491 mm 1452 mm
Wheelbase: 2888 mm 2760 mm
Front track: 1558 mm 1540 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1581 mm 1569 mm
Ride height(clearance): 143 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1650 l 551 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Transverse stabilizer
Max weight: 2320 kg 2100 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1720 kg 1560 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.9 m
Tire size: 225/50 R17 W 205/55 R16W
Wheel rims size: R17 7J X16