The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 104,300

€ 46,700

€ 104,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M5 is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
74.4
83.4
57.3
73.8
82.1
74.4 in
Width
73.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
116.7
193.3
114.6
193.5
193.3 in
Length
193.5 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.57 %

General
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
F10M
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M5
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
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW M5
552 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M5
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.77 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
439 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW M5
439 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M5
187.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data