The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 86,800
€ 119,900
€ 86,800
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 S6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi S6
BMW M5
56.8
73.4
79.9
58
74.9
83.7
73.4 in
Width
74.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
112.1
194.4
117.4
195.5
194.4 in
Length
195.5 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
BMW M5
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
General
Audi S6
BMW M5
C6 (4F)
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 S6
BMW M5
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
BXA
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi S6
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi S6
395 mi
395 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
238.7 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 S6
238.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
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
