The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 35 TDI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 47,500
€ 94,700
€ 47,500
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 35 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.3 in
Width
72.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
113.7
191.1
194.2 in
Length
191.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.29 %
General
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
C8 (4K)
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
DEZD
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
161 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
273 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 35 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 35 TDI
57 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
51 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
955 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi A6 35 TDI
955 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 35 TDI
84.3 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
4
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
