The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 90,900
€ 57,300
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M5 is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %
General
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
294 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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).
129.6 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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
