The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 40,200
€ 94,700
€ 40,200
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 2.8 FSI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
113.7
191.1
194 in
Length
191.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.94 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CCDA
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
