The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)

€ 42,200
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 97,600
 BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) BMW M5 Touring
€ 42,200
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 Avant 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW M5 Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
59.6
Blueprint BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
113.6
191.1
194 in
Length
191.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5324 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
C6 (4F)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CAHA
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
500 hp
BMW M5 Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Touring

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.77 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
32 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
290 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
290 mi
BMW M5 Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
284.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
284.2 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW M5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft