Audi A5 vs BMW M5

How does the Audi A5 stack up against the BMW M5? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A5Audi A5
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BMW M5BMW M5
SpecAudi A5BMW M5
Horsepower (max)639 hp717 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.6 s3.5 s
Top speed285 km/h305 km/h
Variants42
Body styleMid-size fastback sedanPerformance sedan
GenerationB10G90
Production2024 – present2024 – present
Length4,829 mm5,096 mm
Width1,860 mm1,970 mm
Height1,440 mm1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm3,006 mm

Audi A5 vs BMW M5: common questions

Is the Audi A5 or BMW M5 faster?
The BMW M5 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Audi A5's 3.4s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 3.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A5 or the BMW M5?
The BMW M5 makes more power: 717 hp (535 kW) versus 639 hp (477 kW) for the Audi A5.
Is the Audi A5 or BMW M5 faster on top speed?
The BMW M5 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 177 mph (285 km/h) for the Audi A5.
What is the main difference between the Audi A5 and the BMW M5?
The Audi A5 is a mid-size fastback sedan, while the BMW M5 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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