Audi A8 L 50 TDI vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

A premium AWD diesel with strong torque and long-haul efficiency, the A8 L 50 TDI suits road trips and year-round commuting. It’s quick and spacious for five with a 505 L trunk, but it won’t satisfy tight budgets or cargo-heavy needs.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety6.7 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 30 / 18

Budget / value 24 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 40 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 33 / 36

Premium 67 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 50 TDI · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 50 TDI BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Diesel efficiency (6.7 L/100 km) supports long-distance road trips
600 Nm torque and 286 hp make overtakes effortless
AWD adds confidence in winter and poor weather
505 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
Price of 86,900 doesn’t align with budget-focused priorities
Diesel-only powertrain won’t suit buyers avoiding diesel
Not designed for cargo-heavy hauling despite a large trunk
0–100 km/h in 5.9 s may not satisfy maximum-acceleration seekers

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 L 50 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 50 TDI uses 6.7 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 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

BMW M5

Verdict

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