BMW M5 (1998 – 2004) vs Audi S6 (1999 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.7 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,834 mm, the Audi S6 is 51 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1998 – 2004
|
Audi
S6
1999 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1999 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.7 – 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 14.1 – 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,834 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 kg | 1,735 – 1,760 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.