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Audi RS6 vs BMW M5
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 560 / 413 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1886 / 4158 | 1794 / 3955 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 239 / 235 | 223 / 220 |
| Average price | €87,000 | €75,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:52.20 | 1:52.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.90 | 1:17.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.9 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.8 s | 16.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.2 s | 23.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.4 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.7 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 30.9 s | 27.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 259 kph (161 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (171 ft) | 52 m (172 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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