The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

€ 128,600
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW M5 Competition
€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M5 Competition is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
74.9 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
195.5 in
Length
194 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.4 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)

General

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F90
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M5 Competition
616 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Competition

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
BMW M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M5 Competition
22 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
742 mi
BMW M5 Competition
395 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M5 Competition
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data