Audi A6 4.0 TFSI vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety10.1 L/100kmAWD

Car B

BMW M5

Blisteringly quick yet comfortable, the BMW M5 mixes supercar pace with saloon practicality for premium comfort and road trips. High price and thirst make it less compelling for city or budget-focused use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety600 hp

Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 63 / 62

City 24 / 18

Budget / value 33 / 22

Road trip 70 / 63

Performance 50 / 44

Cargo 29 / 29

Practical 41 / 36

Premium 72 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 4.0 TFSI BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
Strong safety ranking signal for its profile
Combined consumption of 10.1 leads to higher running costs
Less suited to stop-and-go city driving per usage signals
Conventional trunk limits flexibility for cargo-heavy use despite 530 L capacity
87,000 price may exceed budgets if you don’t need this level of power

BMW M5

Supercar-quick 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s with 600 hp and 750 Nm.
Saloon practicality: 5 seats and a 530 L boot support road trips and family duties.
Luxury-focused character aligns with premium comfort needs.
High-speed cruising confidence with a 250 km/h top speed.
High combined fuel consumption of 12.5 limits efficiency.
Price of 104000 puts it at the expensive end of the segment.
Gasoline-only powertrain offers no electrified option for lower running costs.
Less suited to stop‑start city use than to open-road driving.

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI uses 10.1 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW M5 if…

More power

BMW M5 puts out 600 hp vs 560 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

BMW M5

Verdict

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