2021 BMW M5 CS (F90) vs 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant GT (C8)

2021 BMW M5 CS (F90) vs 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant GT (C8)

BMW M5 CS
(2021 - 2022)
...M5 CS
Audi RS 6 Avant GT
(2024 - 2025)
...Avant GT
Engine

4.4 L V8 Bi-Turbo

4 L V8 Bi-Turbo MHEV
Drivetrain
Front - 4WD
Front - AWD
Top Speed

190 mph

190 mph
Acceleration

3.0 sec

3.3 sec
Total Power

626 BHP

621 BHP
Economy

25.9 mpg

23.2 mpg
Kerb Weight
kg
1,825 kg
kg
2,075 kg
Luggage

530 L

548-1,658 L
Top Speed

190 mph / 306 Km/h

190 mph / 306 Km/h

0-62 mph

3.0 seconds

3.3 seconds

Power-to-Weight

343 BHP/Tonne / 2.92 kg/BHP

299 BHP/Tonne / 3.34 kg/BHP

Total Power

626 BHP / 635 ps

621 BHP / 630 ps

Total Torque

553 lb·ft / 750 N·m

627 lb·ft / 850 N·m

Economy

25.9 mpg

23.2 mpg

Total Range

387 Miles

372 Miles

CO2 Emissions

253 g/Km

277 g/Km

UK Tax Cost

£200

£200

Model Platform

5 Series (17-24)

A6 (18-25)

Doors

4

5

Seats

4

5

Cargo Space

530 L

548-1,658 L

Turning Circle

12.6 m

12.1 m

Kerb Weight

1,825 kg

2,075 kg

Gross Weight

2,290 kg

2,725 kg

Tow Capacity

750-2,100 kg

Length

5,001 mm

5,010 mm

Width

1,903 mm

1,951 mm

Height

1,468 mm

1,477 mm

Wheelbase

2,982 mm

2,929 mm

Front Track

1,625 mm

1,668 mm

Rear Track

1,594 mm

1,650 mm

Engine Name

S63B44

Configuration

V8

V8

Displacement

4.4 Litre / 4,395 cc

4 Litre / 3,996 cc

Peak Power

626 BHP / 635 ps

621 BHP / 630 ps

Peak Torque

553 lb·ft / 750 N·m

627 lb·ft / 850 N·m

Specific Output

142 BHP/L

155 BHP/L

Aspiration

Bi-Turbo

Bi-Turbo

Valvetrain

DOHC

DOHC

Valves/Cylinder

4 (32v Total)

4 (32v Total)

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol

Compression

10:1

9.7:1

Bore x Stroke

89 x 88.3 mm

86 x 86 mm

Fuel Delivery

Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Position

Front

Front

Orientation

Longitudinal

Longitudinal

Fuel Tank

68 L

73 L

Peak Power

4 BHP / 4 ps

Battery Size

0.81 kWh

Driven Wheels

Rear-biased Part-time All (4WD)

All (AWD)

Front Tyres

275/35R20 Y

285/30 ZR22

Rear Tyres

285/35R20 Y

285/30 ZR22

Gearbox (AT)

8 Gears

8 Gears

Front Brakes

Vented Disc

Vented Disc

Rear Brakes

Vented Disc

Vented Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Multi-Link

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