Audi A6 vs BMW M5

How does the Audi A6 stack up against the BMW M5? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A6Audi A6
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BMW M5BMW M5
SpecAudi A6BMW M5
Horsepower (max)630 hp717 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.5 s
Top speed305 km/h305 km/h
Variants32
Body styleMid-size sedan / estate / EVPerformance sedan
GenerationC9 / e-tronG90
Production2019 – present2024 – present
Length4,939 mm5,096 mm
Width1,886 mm1,970 mm
Height1,457 mm1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,924 mm3,006 mm

Audi A6 vs BMW M5: common questions

Is the Audi A6 or BMW M5 faster?
The Audi A6 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the BMW M5's 3.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 3.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A6 or the BMW M5?
The BMW M5 makes more power: 717 hp (535 kW) versus 630 hp (470 kW) for the Audi A6.
Is the Audi A6 or BMW M5 faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 190 mph (305 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Audi A6 and the BMW M5?
The Audi A6 is a mid-size sedan / estate / ev, while the BMW M5 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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