Audi A8 L W12 vs BMW M5 — full comparison

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L W12

The Audi A8 L W12 blends huge power with all-wheel-drive stability, making it a confident premium choice for long road trips. It seats five with a 505-liter trunk, but its fuel use and price won’t suit every commute or budget.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety12 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 64 / 62

City 22 / 18

Budget / value 33 / 22

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 47 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 40 / 36

Premium 70 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L W12 · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L W12 BMW M5

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L W12

Effortless highway pace from 500 hp and 4.2 s 0–100 km/h
AWD traction supports confident winter and all-weather travel
Practical for road trips with seating for five and a 505-liter trunk
Strong safety emphasis signaled in its rankings
High combined consumption (12 L/100 km) raises running costs
Less at home in stop-and-go city driving
Limited cargo flexibility despite a sizable trunk
Premium pricing may exceed many budgets

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 W12 if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L W12 uses 12.0 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 500 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L W12

BMW M5

Verdict

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