Audi S8 vs BMW M5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 BMW M5
Overview
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S8 Sedan | Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130,000 | $123,300 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $149,347 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $149,347 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $149,347 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | — | 47 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 29 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 2 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.7 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 563 hp | 717 hp (best) |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 738 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L | 4.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.5 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 915 lbs | 1,003 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,126 lbs (best) | 5,390 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in (best) | 118.3 in |
| Length | 209.5 in (best) | 200.6 in |
| Width | 76.6 in | 77.6 in (best) |
| Height | 58.5 in | 59.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi S8S8 Sedan | BMW M5Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi S8 | BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S8 Sedan $130,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sedan $123,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |