[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by brava09

The RS6 is only 200 kg heavier than the M3 touring, the stats are in the video, which makes the M3 performance even more impressive.

So you are saying the video is right and the other poster is wrong - what is the truth?

[bri1042]

Originally Posted by Tyga11

So you are saying the video is right and the other poster is wrong - what is the truth?

We can't handle the truth. Not on a Sunday.

[DB_Cooper]

Originally Posted by Hawkdog

Agreed, video is wrong. What a pig the RS6 is.

You’re really calling an RS6 a pig?? Lol.

Rs6 is competing w/ an M5 touring not an m3.

Both cars are clearly impressive.

[Higgs Boson]

The RS6 Avant out-weighs the Mercedes wagon. On Car and Driver’s scales, a pre-facelift Mercedes-AMG E 63 S weighed 4697 pounds, while Audi’s wagon weighed 5031 pounds.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/which-i...es-amg-e-63-s/

Literally every source besides the video confirms the RS6 is 5000 lbs.

900 lbs heavier, video is wrong

[asif163]

Wish the M3 touring was coming to the US though. Great comparo but really the only enthusiast car you can take skiing up to the mountains with a family and all the luggage is the RS6 Avant (aside from the E63). I saw one up in VT a few weeks ago with a ski box and it was gooooorgeous. It isn’t always about the straight line acceleration!

[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

The RS6 Avant out-weighs the Mercedes wagon. On Car and Driver’s scales, a pre-facelift Mercedes-AMG E 63 S weighed 4697 pounds, while Audi’s wagon weighed 5031 pounds.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/which-i...es-amg-e-63-s/

Literally every source besides the video confirms the RS6 is 5000 lbs.

900 lbs heavier, video is wrong

Okay thanks…I have no idea why people are quoting misinformation after it’s been confirmed as incorrect. So that’s why I was wondering what the hell was going on. Appreciate it

[playswcars]

Audi Schweiz lists the weight for the RS6 at 2175kg or 4795lbs.

[JustChris]

S58 is no joke. Absolute monster powertrain and hooked up to MXDrive…it’s impressive! My M4 woudl just pull pull pull!

RS6 is a beast but the ‘class below’ just scalped it somewhat.

[DavidXJ]

If you want an authoritative side by side write up, then the latest EVO has a great comparative feature on these two. The M3 impresses them the most for its level of dynamism and engagement, unsurprisingly.

It's just a pity that, as the Carwow sound check shows, these models in Europe are really suffering now: the M3 is sounding almost reedy and the RS6 has the soft limiter which restricts you in real-world terms to throttle blips and a lowdown grumble.

[Th3DarkSide]

Originally Posted by asif163

Wish the M3 touring was coming to the US though. Great comparo but really the only enthusiast car you can take skiing up to the mountains with a family and all the luggage is the RS6 Avant (aside from the E63). I saw one up in VT a few weeks ago with a ski box and it was gooooorgeous. It isn’t always about the straight line acceleration!

I’m about to grab a G80 and put a ski/bike rack on it 🤷‍♂️

Not so sure the RS6 is the only “car” that can take a family skiing.

This is the main reason for ditching my F82 and grabbing a G80. Better Winter driving Fun

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by Rat_House

They always do these comparisons in the rain and cold and that likely has an impact.

That’s just typical UK weather lol.

[Higgs Boson]

Originally Posted by playswcars

Audi Schweiz lists the weight for the RS6 at 2175kg or 4795lbs.

dry weight, translates to weight when empty. can't race without oil, gas, coolant, etc.

maybe someone out in the world can put their RS6 on some corner balance scales.

[DaiLyCS]

Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

I’ve wanted to see a BMW M3 wagon in the US for a long time. We aren’t getting this one, and I am not upset about it. It’s a fantastic car and I really wanted to like it, but man it’s just not working for me, especially sitting next to the Audi.

I’m a BMW guy through and through, but I’ll take the RS6 here.

I try not to leave negative posts and I understand a lot of people, especially younger than me like the G81. No offense, looks are subjective. An RS6 parked next to my M2 CS, and it’s the only car I’ve thought “that car might be better than mine”. Everything else that looks better to me and performs better is less practical, except the RS6 and maybe the M5 CS.

We have similar thoughts, I love my m3 cs, but blue RS6 though, that will be my streets and family car for sure. Who care about the drag race, I would get Tesla for that

[DaiLyCS]

Originally Posted by F82///M4

I’m about to grab a G80 and put a ski/bike rack on it 🤷‍♂️

Not so sure the RS6 is the only “car” that can take a family skiing.

This is the main reason for ditching my F82 and grabbing a G80. Better Winter driving Fun

But be real how many M car will see snow lol, put snow tires on any car and you can have fun.

[Tyga11]

Originally Posted by DaiLyCS

But be real how many M car will see snow lol, put snow tires on any car and you can have fun.

I would say most that live in cold weather states

[Th3DarkSide]

Originally Posted by DaiLyCS

But be real how many M car will see snow lol, put snow tires on any car and you can have fun.

I’ll go a step further and ask how many ///M cars will actually see a track? Or G8x on track? One thing I notice in this sub is a lot less track talk then previous generations.

I want a do it all car that I can put my family in and go skiing/MTBing/Hiking. The G80 is that car for me at the moment.

[M2Cmtl]

Originally Posted by nick3753

We know which one will win every time in the US!

Haha, so true.

[CanAutM3]

The results are exactly as expected given the two cars have pretty much the same power-to-weight ratio (yes, the real-world weight of the RS6 is closer to 5,000lb). From a dig, it all boils down to which car gets the better launch. Once rolling, they are evenly matched. That S58 is the benchmark in its class and it shows. These are however very different cars, with the Audi being a much more luxurious, roomy and cushy ride. It does what it is intended to do extremely well while looking the business. The G81 is the only G8X I would consider, it looks quite decent from the rear 3/4 view, but sadly it is not available on this continent.

[asif163]

Originally Posted by F82///M4

I’m about to grab a G80 and put a ski/bike rack on it 🤷‍♂️

Not so sure the RS6 is the only “car” that can take a family skiing.

This is the main reason for ditching my F82 and grabbing a G80. Better Winter driving Fun

I suppose it’s the “only” enthusiast car I would buy for skiing haha. The G80 is too small even with a ski rack for all the ski gear and luggage, at least for my family of 4 but is an awesome ride indeed. I wouldn’t take my F90 M5C and have been taking the ‘23 X7 up to VT but I need to get a ski box for that also. Thought I might pick up an RS6 Avant for my winter car. First world problems.

[Th3DarkSide]

Originally Posted by asif163

I suppose it’s the “only” enthusiast car I would buy for skiing haha. The G80 is too small even with a ski rack for all the ski gear and luggage, at least for my family of 4 but is an awesome ride indeed. I wouldn’t take my F90 M5C and have been taking the ‘23 X7 up to VT but I need to get a ski box for that also. Thought I might pick up an RS6 Avant for my winter car. First world problems.

We try to pack light and have one son so less gear. The wife would rather take the x3 soon to be x5 but I’m fine with driving the sedan up to New England. It works for a weekend trip any longer and I agree we need a larger ride. First world problems indeed. Haha

[ASAP]

the rs6 is quite possibly one of the most disappointing releases from Audi in a long time...

imagine this race vs a lighter m3 comp sedan... it would be even worse lol... i drove a buddies rs6 and i couldnt find where the power was

[KoenG]

I remembered to see this review, this explains a lot!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxVwnMFmq0

RS6 is at 270hp/ton and M5c is at 340hp/ton. Another league i would say.