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Audi RS6 Avant vs BMW M5 Touring
| Category | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V10 | 5.0 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 507 / 500 | 579 / 571 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 520 / 384 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1944 / 4286 | 2111 / 4654 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 261 / 257 | 274 / 271 |
| Average price | €100,000 | €121,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| Balocco | 2:59.35 | 2:59.19 |
| Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2) | 1:16.90 | 1:14.70 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:34.81 | 1:34.00 |
| Anglesey National | 1:05.50 | 1:06.30 |
| Oschersleben | 1:55.89 | 1:50.81 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:13.00 | 8:09.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.8 s | 13.5 s |
| 1000 m | 23.0 s @ 238.0 kph | 22.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.4 s | 7.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 10.0 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 8.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.7 s @ 98.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 12.4 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 13 m (43 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 23 m (76 ft) | 23 m (76 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 52 m (169 ft) | 54 m (176 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 69 m (227 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 130 m (427 ft) | 131 m (430 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.4 kph (39.4 mph) | 65.3 kph (40.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 Touring (E61) | Audi RS6 Avant (C6) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
RS6 Avant is the fastest by a small margin.
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