Audi S6 vs BMW M550i xDrive

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Category Audi S6BMW M550i xDrive
Engine layout 4.0 l V84.4 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp) 420 / 414462 / 456
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 550 / 406650 / 479
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1888 / 41621938 / 4273
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 222 / 219238 / 235

Acceleration

Speed & distance Audi S6BMW M550i xDrive
0 - 80 kph 3.1 s2.9 s
0 - 100 kph 4.4 s4.0 s
0 - 130 kph 6.8 s6.1 s
0 - 200 kph 15.7 s14.1 s
0 - 60 mph 3.7 s3.8 s
Est. 1/8 mile 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph8.6 s @ 98.2 mph
1/4 mile 12.1 s @ 115.0 mph12.2 s

General performance

Category Audi S6BMW M550i xDrive
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)250 kph (155 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.70 g (7 m/s²)0.73 g (7 m/s²)
Fuel economy 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK)8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK)
Lateral acceleration 0.87 g (9 m/s²)0.92 g (9 m/s²)

Summary

Category Audi S6BMW M550i xDrive
Track Performance 00
Straight line speed 89100
Overall 89100

Verdict

M550i xDrive is the fastest by considerable margin.

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