The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)

€ 57,300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 113,100
 BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) BMW M5
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
74.4
83.4
73.8 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
193.5 in
Length
193.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.1 %
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
C7 (4G)
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
CGQB
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
309 hp
567 hp
BMW M5
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW M5

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
641 mi
439 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data