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Home›Consumption›BMW M5 vs Audi A6 45

Consumption comparison

BMW M5 Competition F90 vs Audi A6 45 TFSI: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWPetrol

M5 Competition F90

68 L · 2021

11,3 L/100km

VS
AudiPetrolMost economical

A6 45 TFSI

2020

6,8 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

M5 Competition F90

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

3 683€

24,56 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 851 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
12,3 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1851,0 L per year
AudiPetrolMost economical

A6 45 TFSI

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 121€

14,14 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 066 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,1 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1065,9 L per year
Annual gap A6 45 TFSI vs M5 Competition+1 562 €/an≈ 785 L petrol 95

Audi A6 45 TFSI costs 1 562 €/an less in energy than BMW M5 Competition F90, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 785 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 562 €

≈ 785 L petrol 95

3 years

4 687 €

≈ 2355 L petrol 95

5 years

7 812 €

≈ 3926 L petrol 95

10 years

15 623 €

≈ 7851 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi A6 45 TFSI versus BMW M5 Competition F90. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

M5 Competition F90

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,246 €/km3 683 €
Audi

A6 45 TFSI

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,141 €/km2 121 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 45 TFSI is about 40% cheaper than the BMW M5 Competition with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The Audi A6 45 TFSI is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.