The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S6 (06 - 08)
€ 119,900
€ 82,300
€ 119,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S6.
BMW M5
Audi S6
58
74.9
83.7
57.4
73
79.9
74.9 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
117.4
195.5
111.9
193.5
195.5 in
Length
193.5 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Audi S6
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW M5
Audi S6
F90
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Audi S6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M5
592 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M5
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
BMW M5
Audi S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
▶ REPLAY
7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.22 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M5
22 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
371 mi
BMW M5
395 mi
371 mi
Audi S6
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M5
202.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
