The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
€ 43,800

€ 127,500

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 0.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches narrower.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
57.4
73
79.9
57.4
74.4
83.4
73 in
Width
74.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
111.9
194
116.7
193.3
194 in
Length
193.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.8 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
680 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
502 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data