Audi A8 L 60 TFSI vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI

The Audi A8 L 60 TFSI pairs luxury-focused comfort with strong performance, hitting 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s with AWD. It suits road trips and premium commuting, while its high price and 9.1 combined consumption make it less compelling for budget or city-first use.

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 25 / 18

Budget / value 17 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 45 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 30 / 36

Premium 72 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 60 TFSI BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) and 460 hp enable quick overtakes
AWD improves traction for all-season driving and long-distance stability
505 L trunk and five seats make it practical for road trips and growing families
Noted for safety alongside performance
High purchase price
Combined consumption of 9.1 won’t suit efficiency-first buyers
Less suited to city-first driving
Seats five only, so not ideal if you need more passenger capacity

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 60 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 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 L 60 TFSI

BMW M5

Verdict

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