Audi A8 55 TFSI vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 55 TFSI pairs strong V6 performance with AWD confidence and space for five, making it a capable long‑distance companion. Its premium price and petrol-only setup will suit highway travelers more than city or budget-focused drivers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 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

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Usage fit

Family 54 / 62

City 26 / 18

Budget / value 21 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 30 / 36

Premium 68 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 55 TFSI · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 55 TFSI BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing and merging
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on wet roads
505 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
For its performance, 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Premium price of 86,400 suits luxury budgets, not cost-focused shoppers
Petrol powertrain offers no electric driving range
9 L/100 km can feel thirsty in stop‑and‑go city use
Performance capability is underused if most driving is short, urban trips

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 A8 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 55 TFSI uses 9.0 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 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 55 TFSI

BMW M5

Verdict

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