The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
€ 63,000
€ 97,600
€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,600
ⓘ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 allroad 3.0 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW M5 Touring.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
57.9
74.8
82.1
59.6
72.7
80.2
74.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
59.6 in
114.6
194.5
113.6
191.1
194.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CGQB
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
309 hp
500 hp
BMW M5 Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Touring
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5 Touring
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
14.16 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
290 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
695 mi
290 mi
BMW M5 Touring
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
284.2 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
284.2 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft













