Audi A8 60 TFSI vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A8 60 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 60 TFSI

A powerful AWD five-seater with a sizable 515‑liter trunk, the Audi A8 60 TFSI suits premium buyers planning frequent road trips. Its 9.1 L/100 km fuel use and 86,000 price make it less attractive for city-heavy or budget-first shopping.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.1 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

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Usage fit

Family 54 / 62

City 26 / 18

Budget / value 21 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 45 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 30 / 36

Premium 70 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 60 TFSI · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 60 TFSI BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 60 TFSI

Serious pace: 460 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s
AWD traction supports confident all‑weather travel
515‑liter trunk and five seats fit road‑trip and family needs
Strong safety signal in the rankings
86,000 price targets premium budgets
9.1 L/100 km may be costly for heavy city use
Seats five only; no third row for larger families
No electric‑only driving indicated

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 60 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 60 TFSI uses 9.1 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 460 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 60 TFSI

BMW M5

Verdict

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