The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 46,100
€ 94,700
€ 46,100
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 slightly. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
193.5
113.7
191.1
193.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.38 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
CHVA
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 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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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.25 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
22 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
583 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
280.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 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 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
