The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 14) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 119,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
57.3
73.8
82.1
58
74.9
83.7
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58 in
114.6
193.5
117.4
195.5
193.5 in
Length
195.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %

General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
C7 (4G)
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
CNHA
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
187 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
20.45 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
53 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
46 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1031 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
1031 mi
395 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
90.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data