The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 90,900
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) BMW M5
€ 69,000
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition.
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.8
Blueprint BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
113.7
191.1
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
191.1 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.68 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
10 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
294 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data