The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 108,400
€ 119,900
€ 108,400
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 RS6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi RS6
BMW M5
57.3
74.4
79.9
58
74.9
83.7
74.4 in
Width
74.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58 in
112
194
117.4
195.5
194 in
Length
195.5 in
112 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
BMW M5
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.84 %
General
Audi RS6
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
BMW M5
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
BUH
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi RS6
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
358 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
395 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 RS6
263.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
