The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 76,500

€ 104,300

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S6 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
56.9
74.3
83.1
57.3
74.4
83.4
74.3 in
Width
74.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
115.3
195
116.7
193.3
195 in
Length
193.3 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.18 %

General
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
C8 (4K)
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
344 hp
552 hp
BMW M5
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
13.01 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
38 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi S6 TDI
731 mi
439 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
127.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 TDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data