The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 46,700
€ 94,700
€ 46,700
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 3.0 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.29 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
C7 (4G)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
41 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
