The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 55,500
€ 90,900
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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
194.2
113.7
191.1
194.2 in
Length
191.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M5
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0 TFSI
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CREC
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
12.27 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 3.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
