The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 46,400
€ 94,700
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 7.2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
1459
1855
2030
1469
1846
2036
1855 mm
Width
1846 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1459 mm
Height
1469 mm
2843
4927
2889
4855
4927 mm
Length
4855 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2889 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1855 kg
2345 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.35 %
General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
4999 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
500 bhp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
500 bhp
BMW M5
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
450 NM
520 NM
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M5
▶ REPLAY
9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.71 kg/bhp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
9.79 kg/bhp
3.71 kg/bhp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M5
30 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
700 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
280.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
546 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
