The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 119,900
 BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW M5
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
73 in
Width
74.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
194 in
Length
195.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.12 %
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
395 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data