The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

€ 94,700
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) BMW M5
€ 108,400
 Audi RS6 (08 - 10) Audi RS6
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,400

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi RS6.
BMW M5
Audi RS6
57.8
Blueprint BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.3
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
74.4
79.9
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
113.7
191.1
Blueprint Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
112
194
191.1 in
Length
194 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
112 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M5
Audi RS6
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.95 %
Audi RS6 (08 - 10)

General

BMW M5
Audi RS6
E60
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M5
Audi RS6
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
10
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6

Performance

BMW M5
Audi RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6

▶ REPLAY
8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M5
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
294 mi
Range
358 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
358 mi
Audi RS6
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).
263.3 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M5
Audi RS6
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