The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 94,700
€ 49,900
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.4
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
113.7
191.1
111.9
194
191.1 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
369 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
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
700 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
