In the hands of a professional driver on the track the M5 is quicker. For the rest of us blessed with nothing else than a heavy right foot, the RS7 is a quicker car by far.
Audi RS7 Sportback vs BMW M5 Competition
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 575 / 567 | 560 / 552 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 680 / 502 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1870 / 4123 | 1895 / 4178 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 307 / 303 | 296 / 291 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 1:23.70 | 1:23.65 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.80 | 1:13.40 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 101.3 mph | 7.9 s @ 103.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 122.4 mph | 11.6 s @ 123.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 19.4 s @ 151.0 mph | 18.9 s @ 151.6 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 31.9 s @ 174.0 mph | 31.4 s @ 174.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 11.7 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 22.7 s @ 256.0 kph | 22.2 s @ 257.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 31 m (101 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 200 | 198 |
| Straight line speed | 1343 | 1547 |
| Total | 1543 | 1745 |
Verdict
RS7 Sportback is the fastest by a small margin.
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