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 type | Twin Turbo V8, DOHC, 32v | Twin Turbo V8 TFSI, DOHC, 32v |
| Max power | 575 ps (567 bhp) | 560 ps (552 bhp) |
| Max torque | 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) |
| Curb weight | 1870 kg (4123 lbs) | 1895 kg (4178 lbs) |
| Power / tonne | 307 ps (303 bhp) | 296 ps (291 bhp) |
Lap Times 2
| Track | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.80 | 1:13.40 |
| Killarney | 1:23.70 | 1:23.65 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Audi RS7 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| 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 |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.1 s @ 98.2 mph | 7.6 s @ 98.2 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 19.2 s @ 146.0 mph | 18.7 s @ 147.3 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 31.8 s @ 166.5 mph | 31.2 s @ 167.8 mph |
| Est. 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 246.0 kph | 22.0 s @ 248.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 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 | 1251 | 1447 |
| Total | 1451 | 1645 |
Verdict
RS7 Sportback is the fastest by a small margin.
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