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BMW 6 Series vs Audi A8

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BMW 6 Series
BMW 6 Series

$42,800 - $59,990

2018 price

Audi A8
Audi A8

2023 price

Summary

2018 BMW 6 Series
2023 Audi A8
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Diesel/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Expensive
  • Feels big on the road
  • A bit of a weird car, really

  • Big turning circle
  • No folding rear seat
  • No front door bottle slots
2018 BMW 6 Series Summary

What happens when you struggle to sell an odd-bod, not-quite-a-coupe, sort-of-a-hatchback, almost-an-SUV model? Well, sometimes it gets axed, and replaced with a new model that bears a new name.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell for the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, which was formerly the 5 Series GT. It essentially takes the place of the 6 Series Gran Coupe - an alternative to the regular 5 Series sedan that's more attainable than a 7 Series limousine.

Confused? It's not as difficult as all that sounds - you just need to know that this model, the 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, is supposed to offer a neat alternative to the go-to family luxury car or SUV.

I spent some time in the entry-level 630i to see if it can deliver on that promise. In fact, I spent more than 24 hours driving the BMW 6 Series GT over the past week, and I don't have a sore back, I haven't been left scratching my head over the intended purpose, I haven't been uncomfortable, and I haven't been left wanting for much.

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2023 Audi A8 Summary

Audi’s flagship is the A8, a long, luxurious sedan where being driven is often as important as doing the driving.

To put this ultra-premium machine in context, it competes with other German heavyweights like BMW’s 7 Series and, of course, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as Porsche’s Panamera. Not to mention the Lexus LS or Maserati’s Quattroporte.

What’s life like at the top of the Audi pyramid? Stay with us to find out.

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