BMW M5 vs Audi S6
| Category | Audi S6 (C6) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V10 | 5.0 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 435 / 429 | 507 / 500 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 520 / 384 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1985 / 4376 | 1878 / 4140 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 270 / 266 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S6 (C6) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.80 | 1:16.06 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:11.80 | 1:09.00 |
| Balocco | 3:03.19 | 2:59.80 |
| Kyalami | 2:12.20 | 2:06.70 |
| Buttonwillow East Loop | 0:58.76 | 0:58.66 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S6 (C6) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 33.0 s | 20.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph | 8.7 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S6 (C6) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) | 48 m (158 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S6 (C6) | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 57 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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