Audi RS6 C6 or BMW M5 E60?

2008–2010 vs 2004–2010 · Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: RS6 C6 4,928 mm, M5 E60 4,855 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: RS6 C6 565 l, M5 E60 500 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km, M5 E60 14.6 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C6 426 kW, M5 E60 373 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C6 47 items (Basis), M5 E60 34 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS6 C62008–2010 · 2 engines · Basis, plus, plus Sport, plus Audi exclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

BMW M5 E602004–2010 · 3 engines · Standard, Individual, M Drivers PackageSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C62008–2010no listings	BMW M5 E602004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,928 mm	Length4,855 mm
Width	Width1,889 mm	Width1,846 mm
Height	Height1,447 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,512 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,847 mm	Wheelbase2,889 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,025 kg	Curb weight1,830 kg–1,975 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2010	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines3
Power	Power426 kW (579 hp)	Power373 kW (507 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)5.0	Displacement (l)5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption13.7 l/100 km · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine	Lowest consumption14.6 l/100 km · 5.0 V10 Touring
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 5.0 V10
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim47 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · plus	Items in the top trim39 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort13 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Head-up Display	Head-up Display—	Head-up Display✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm✓	Two-way Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C6 or BMW M5 E60?

Length: Audi RS6 C6 4,928 mm, BMW M5 E60 4,855 mm (a 73 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,847 vs 2,889 mm. Boot: 565 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C6 or BMW M5 E60?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C6 uses 13.7 l/100 km (5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine); the most frugal BMW M5 E60 14.6 l/100 km (5.0 V10 Touring).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C6 or BMW M5 E60?

The strongest Audi RS6 C6 makes 426 kW (579 hp) (5.0 TFSI V10 Avant); the strongest BMW M5 E60 373 kW (507 hp) (5.0 V10).

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