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Audi RS 6 Avant vs. BMW M550

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$130,700
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$81,500
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Starting MSRP
$130,700
$81,500
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
MPG
14 City / 21 Hwy
17 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
621 hp
523 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
621 @ 6000
523 @ 5500
Displacement
4.0 L/244
4.4 L/268
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
627 @ 2050
553 @ 1800
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
14 City / 21 Hwy
17 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P275/35YR21
P275/35YR19
Rear Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
19 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
19 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P275/35YR21
P245/40YR19

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
41 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Height, Overall
59 in
58 in
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Liftover Height
24 in
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
74 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
63 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
99 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Length, Overall
197 in
196 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Wheelbase
115 in
117 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
63 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Head Room
40 in
38 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
14 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30 ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,982 lbs
4,275 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
18 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Audi RS 6 Avant2023 BMW M550
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
17 in
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant or the 2023 BMW M550?

The 2023 BMW M550 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant with 20 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant or the 2023 BMW M550?

The 2023 BMW M550 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant with a $81,500 starting MSRP versus a $130,700 starting MSRP.

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