The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 94,700
€ 42,700
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra.
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
194.2
191.1 in
Length
194.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.32 %
General
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
10 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
294 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
708 mi
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
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).
108 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 1.8 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
