The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 97,600

€ 48,000

€ 97,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
59.6
72.7
80.2
57.5
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59.6 in
Height
57.5 in
113.6
191.1
114.6
194.6
191.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %

General
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
E61
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
500 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
8.62 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
16 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
11 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
290 mi
Range
1031 mi
BMW M5 Touring
290 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
284.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
284.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft