BMW M5 (2005 – 2010) vs Audi RS6 Avant (2004 – 2008): specs compared

The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 507 hp against 480 hp. The Audi RS6 Avant has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 14.6 L/100 km against 14.8 L/100 km. The BMW M5 is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 1,865 kg.

Specification BMW M5 BMW M5 2005 – 2010 Audi RS6 Avant Audi RS6 Avant 2004 – 2008
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2005 – 2010 2004 – 2008
Body style — Avant · Estate / wagon
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 507 hp 480 hp
Torque 520 Nm 560 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.7 s 4.8 s
Top speed 250 km/h 280 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 14.8 L/100 km 14.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,854 mm 4,851 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,849 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,453 mm
Wheelbase 2,888 mm 2,758 mm
Curb weight 1,830 kg 1,865 kg

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