Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW M5 E39?

2000–2005 vs 1998–2003 · Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm, M5 E39 4,784 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A6 Allroad C5 455 l, M5 E39 460 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 Allroad C5 8.6 l/100 km, M5 E39 13.9 l/100 km.
Power: A6 Allroad C5 120–221 kW, M5 E39 294 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 Allroad C5 34 items (Basis), M5 E39 31 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005 · 6 engines · Basis, ExclusivSpecifications →Listings →

BMW M5 E391998–2003 · 1 engine · Standard, IndividualSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005no listings	BMW M5 E391998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–4,821 mm	Length4,784 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm–1,852 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,512 mm–1,528 mm	Height1,412 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm	Wheelbase2,830 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance142 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l	Trunk volume460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,815 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,795 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years1998–2003
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines1
Power	Power120–221 kW (163–300 hp)	Power294 kW (400 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.2	Displacement (l)4.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI 180	Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 5.0 V8
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.7 T 250	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · 5.0 V8
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim31 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusiv	Items in the top trim37 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 0
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW M5 E39?

Length: Audi A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm, BMW M5 E39 4,784 mm (a 37 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,759 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 455 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW M5 E39?

The most frugal Audi A6 Allroad C5 uses 8.6 l/100 km (2.5 TDI 180); the most frugal BMW M5 E39 13.9 l/100 km (5.0 V8).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or BMW M5 E39?

The strongest Audi A6 Allroad C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 V8 300); the strongest BMW M5 E39 294 kW (400 hp) (5.0 V8).

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