Audi RS6 C8 or BMW M5 F90?

2019–present vs 2017–2024 · Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: RS6 C8 4,995 mm, M5 F90 4,965 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: RS6 C8 565 l, M5 F90 530 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C8 11.7 l/100 km, M5 F90 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C8 441–463 kW, M5 F90 441–460 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C8 51 items (Basis), M5 F90 39 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: RS6 C8 from €64,850 (1 listing); no M5 F90 is listed right now.

Audi RS6 C82019–present · 2 engines · Basis, performance, Carbon Black, VorsprungSpecifications →1 listing from €64,850 →

BMW M5 F902017–2024 · 2 engines · Standard, Competition Paket, First Edition, Edition 35 JahreSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C82019–present1 listing · from €64,850	BMW M5 F902017–2024no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,995 mm	Length4,965 mm
Width	Width1,951 mm	Width1,903 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm	Height1,466 mm–1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,930 mm	Wheelbase2,982 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume565 l	Trunk volume530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,075 kg–2,090 kg	Curb weight1,930 kg–1,940 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank73 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2017–2024
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines2
Power	Power441–463 kW (600–630 hp)	Power441–460 kW (600–625 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0	Displacement (l)4.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.7 l/100 km · 4.0 TFSI 600	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 4.4 V8 xDrive
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.4 s · 4.0 TFSI 630 performance	Best 0–100 km/h3.3 s · Competition
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim51 · Basis	Items in the base trim39 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim55 · performance	Items in the top trim39 · Standard
Equipment · Comfort19 · 12
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
360° Camera	360° Camera—	360° Camera✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
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✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Soft-close Doors	Soft-close Doors—	Soft-close Doors✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior9 · 7
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—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory—	Front Seats Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 7
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging—	Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety13 · 4
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—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
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
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm✓	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels—	R20 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€64,850	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C8 or BMW M5 F90?

Length: Audi RS6 C8 4,995 mm, BMW M5 F90 4,965 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,930 vs 2,982 mm. Boot: 565 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C8 or BMW M5 F90?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C8 uses 11.7 l/100 km (4.0 TFSI 600); the most frugal BMW M5 F90 10.5 l/100 km (4.4 V8 xDrive).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C8 or BMW M5 F90?

The strongest Audi RS6 C8 makes 463 kW (630 hp) (4.0 TFSI 630 performance); the strongest BMW M5 F90 460 kW (625 hp) (Competition).

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