Car comparison

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8vsBMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2025
VS

BMW i5 Touring (G61)

M60 81.2 kWh

601 hpElectricAWDAutomaticWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
600hp447kW
601hp448kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Gross weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
32.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
-
Length
4,939mm194in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance-
137mm5in
Trunk volume
565L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
-
CO2 emissions
268g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
601 hp
448 kW

BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh has 1 hp more than AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
820 Nm
605 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
2,350 kg
5,181 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 s
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh3.9 s

Although BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh has more power, AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
601 hp
448 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
600 hp
447 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
-
CO2 score
268 g/km
-
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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