The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 90,900
€ 55,700
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A6 45 TDI.
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
74.3
83.1
72.7 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
191.1
115.1
194.2
191.1 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.68 %
General
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
E60
Generation
C8 (4K)
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 45 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 45 TDI
Performance
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 45 TDI
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
10 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
294 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
699 mi
Audi A6 45 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
