The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 97,600
€ 47,900
€ 97,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M5 Touring is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
59.6
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
191.1
111.9
194
191.1 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.68 %
General
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
500 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
384 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
8.62 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
16 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
290 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW M5 Touring
290 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
284.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5 Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
