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2006 BMW 5-Series
M5 Sedan
17%
1 vote
2007 Audi A6
A6 4dr Sdn 3.2L quattro
2006 BMW 5-Series
M5 Sedan
2007 Audi A6
A6 4dr Sdn 3.2L quattro
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Midsize
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V10 Gas V6
Displacement
5.0L/- TBD - 3.2L/191
Fuel System
EFI FSI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
500 @ 7750 255 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
383 @ 6100 243 @ 3250
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Trans Type
7 6
Trans Description Cont.
Sequential Manual Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.99 4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.81 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.99 3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.62 3.31
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83  
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
12 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18 27
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  180
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  10.1
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4012 4034
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Pivot Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
4-link Integral Trapezoidal-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
  12.6 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
  11.9 x 0.47
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/40ZR19 P245/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P285/35ZR19 P245/45R17
Spare Tire Size
  P245/45R17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
  17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
  Alloy
Steering
Steering Type
Speed-sensitive pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  2.74
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
  39.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 21.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
113.7 111.9
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 193.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7 71.3
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 57.4
Tread Width, Front (in)
  63.5
Tread Width, Rear (in)
  63.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  4.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
  15.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.0 97.9
Front Head Room (in)
37.7 38.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 57.1
Second Head Room (in)
37.9 37.8
Second Leg Room (in)
36.0 36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 55.9
Summary
Vehicle Name
M5 Sedan A6
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan