The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TFSI (11 - 14)
€ 90,900
€ 37,200
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M5 is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
191.1
114.6
193.5
191.1 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
General
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CDNB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
178 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
10 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
294 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
621 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
