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Audi RS 7 vs. BMW M5

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$132,700
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Starting MSRP
$132,700
$123,300
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
MPG
14 City / 21 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
621 hp
717 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 72027 BMW M5
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
627 @ 2050
738 @ 1800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
621 @ 6000
717 @ 5600
Displacement
4.0 L/244
4.4 L/268
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
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
21 X 11 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P275/35YR21
HL285/40YR20
Rear Tire Size
P275/35YR21
HL295/35YR21
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
20 X 10.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
41 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
78 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
17 ft³
Height, Overall
56 in
59 in
Wheelbase
115 in
118 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
98 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
197 in
201 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
66 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
65 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
25 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,916 lbs
5,390 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Audi RS 72027 BMW M5
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
17 in
16 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
16 in

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi RS 7 or the 2027 BMW M5?

The 2026 Audi RS 7 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 BMW M5 with 16 MPG combined versus 14 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi RS 7 or the 2027 BMW M5?

The 2027 BMW M5 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi RS 7 with a $123,300 starting MSRP versus a $132,700 starting MSRP.

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