BMW 6 Series vs Audi R8
What's the difference?

BMW 6 Series

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2018 price

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Audi R8

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2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz A35

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Mercedes-Benz C63

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Summary

2018 BMW 6 Series

2020 Audi R8

By Matt Campbell

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

V10, 5.2L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.0L/100km (combined)

12.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Heaps of space
Feels plush
Good standard equipment

Superb dynamics
Naturally aspirated V10
Everyday usability

Dislikes

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

Where's the advanced safety tech?
No central media screen
Not much in the way of cabin storage

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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2020 Audi R8 Summary

Supercars can sometimes be seen as the divas of the auto world – delicate, over-the-top, not very good with reality. Well that may be the case for some supercars but not Audi's R8. It's affordable by supercar standards, easy to drive and still very, very fast.

Now the updated R8 has arrived, looking fiercer than ever, but remaining one of the smartest supercar buys on the market. But did you know there are two types of R8? Both have very distinct personalities and I lived with them for two days – in the reality of road works and also ideal country roads.

Here's everything you need to know...

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Deep dive comparison

2018 BMW 6 Series 2020 Audi R8

Verdict

This isn't a car for everyone's tastes, but if you fit in to the buyer group that just doesn't really know what they want in a luxury car, it could be the perfect fit for your family. The 6 Series GT is a practical large prestige car, albeit one that will likely find very few buyers.

Verdict

The Audi R8 V10 RWD and V10 Performance Quattro have their own personalities. I'm a big fan of the lower-powered rear-wheel drive car, but the Performance is the ultimate here with better brakes and that 330km/h top speed. Either way the R8 is a true supercar, but one that doesn't have to be driven gingerly as though something may break off.

BMW 6 Series vs Audi R8 What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

BMW 6 Series vs Audi R8
What's the difference?