The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 35 TDI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 47,500

€ 119,900

€ 47,500
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 35 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
57.4
74.3
83.1
58
74.9
83.7
74.3 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
115.1
194.2
117.4
195.5
194.2 in
Length
195.5 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.34 %

General
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
C8 (4K)
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
DEZD
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
161 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 35 TDI
273 lb‑ft
553 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
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 35 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 35 TDI
57 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
955 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A6 35 TDI
955 mi
395 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).
202.8 kWh
Audi A6 35 TDI
84.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 35 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data