The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 97,600
 BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) BMW M5 Touring
€ 45,700
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 2.8 FSI is 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW M5 Touring.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
59.6
Blueprint BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.8 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
113.6
191.1
193.9 in
Length
191.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5324 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.25 %
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
C7 (4G)
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
CHVA
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
500 hp
BMW M5 Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Touring

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
290 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
290 mi
BMW M5 Touring
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).
284.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
284.2 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft