The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (06 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 82,300
€ 63,200
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
193.5
116.9
192.9
193.5 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.02 %
General
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
BXA
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S6
18 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
371 mi
Range
651 mi
Audi S6
371 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi S6
253.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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