At this point I've not only gotten used to the new M3 grill, it actually became my one of favorite looks for a BMW. So I would definitely take the M3 touring over the RS6 even though that car looks incredible as well.
I think it looks better on the full-fat M cars than all the others, but still not my favourite. I think I’d agree with you that I’d take the M3 touring, though. More of a drivers’ car.
A6 grill is bigger it’s just arguably distributed better. I’m a BMW fan so it would be the M3 for me. I currently drive a G21 320d and it’s some much more engaging than my A4 Avant (again a diesel) especially in terms of involvement.
@@fredc9655 The problem isn't with the size of grill I don't think. I think it's that we're used to smaller grills from BMW so these bigger look out of place at least for now. With time people will get used to these everything will be fine.
I love the nuanced comparison here. As an RS 6 owner, I prioritized a comfortable and luxurious daily, that can actually be fun on a weekend drive. The M3 is definitely more dynamic, but you lose some of the refinement and luxury kit. Both amazing cars no matter how you slice it.
@@Chris-yg3nj Having spent time in both modern high-end BMWs and modern high-end Audis, I'd say they were equal, or perhaps slight edge to Audi in terms of interior quality. But I'm talking like 8 series, 7 series vs A6/A8. Can't really speak to SUVs or the smaller sedans.
@@johnguidetti5839 Pano moonroof. Massaging seats. More surfaces covered in leather. Higher end audio systems. Rear wheel steering. Air suspension. True 4 zone climate control. Some little things too... Soft close doors... Puddle projectors on all 4x doors... Etc If you're comparing M5 to RS 6, then yes, all the same toys/features are there, pretty much? But the M3/M4 is a class down. The RS 6 has a 50K USD/EUR higher MSRP after all.
Yep. Another C8 RS6 owner here. I love the car to bits and it’s a V8! Need I say more? As Joe says - you feel all of the power all of the time. I do like the M3 touring. In fact when I get a ‘weekend car’ and swap my daily I’ll probably get a 340d; but the RS6 is just so much more refined. Although it should be - it’s another price point and not really comparable. A new rs6 performance vorsprung will set you back £130k 😅
Another great video Joe. Your content just gets better and better. Wasn’t sure why you were pitching these two in the thumbnail but after watching I see why. The Audi seems to bog down on initial take off on the 0-60’s. But boy does it sound good. If the BMW sounded like that…….❤
Im wondering which would be better with shorter legs and a big-ish belly. usually have to sit quite close so getting in and out can be a pita in some cars.... the inheritance is gonna go on a fast estate mind
Hey Joe love your vids, a word of advice for your thumbnails. Whenever you do Touring reviews try use the rear angle of the car,It's the most distinct part of the car and gets me more excited. With quick scrolling it looks like a regular g82 from the front
Can I throw in an alternative and pick a fully specced M340i Touring and keep the change? I think the front end looks better than the M3, you can have a panoramic sunroof and it has all the performance I'd ever need :)
The fact that the M3 Touring is even being compared to an RS6 shows just how great the M3 is. It should be RS4 competition but it literally blows it away.
Lovely M3 but did they forget all about the instrument cluster while they were building it and someone just stuck those huge ugly ipads on the dash at the last minute?🤮
I’ve never driven an Audi that’s anywhere near as good to drive as the equivalent bmw. Im just not an Audi guy. I’ve had 3 BMWs in my time but I have to say that the design direction bmw is going both inside and out means that I’d actually choose the Audi. Your car is epic and I’ve no doubt it will be superb to drive but I just can’t get past those looks. In fairness, if someone gifted me either car, I’d happily drive both.
Great video as always Joe. I've owned multiple M3 / M4s but I will never forgive BMW M for the G80/82 series wheel arch gaps (OMG the front gap!)! Yes, everything else is magical but the thought of buying brand new and having to change springs / fit spacers and an aftermarket exhaust is just a no-go for me. Moving from my M4CS last year I so wanted to get into a G82 M4 but in the end, I just couldn't cope, so off the back of one of your other vids, I opted for an R8 V10+ lol. Yes completely impractical but damn I'm having some fun. Keep up the great content, u stand head and shoulders above the competition on youtube, that's the agreement from all my fellow car nuts :)
I love the Jekyll & Hyde nature of the RS6. Dare I say, it's the classier car and not so overtly shouty all the time. Above everything though the sheer presence of the RS6 is unmatched by almost anything on the road.
It never ceases to amaze me how the German big “3” luxury brands manage to get away with charging bonkers money for “Carbon” options, when in reality in a 1800kg+ vehicle, with passengers and some luggage, the weight saving does Jack to the performance
Neither has enough power or weigh enough, could well blow away in gusty conditions. Will wait for next generation personally, should be over 2 tons by then and closing in on 1000hp, oh and hopefully big enough so there's no unsightly unused space left between those lines of the roads/parking bays etc.
I'd pick the Audi 999 times from 1,000. If you're going to get an estate/wagon, it may as well be the better-riding with the better audio system. Also, the G8x M cars will always be, in my eyes, an utter, complete, absolute styling abomination.
Car for Car... Is there really even any comparison here? The better car is the RS6 - it's epic and an instant classic. The BMW is just another avant. New vs Used is a completely different debate. Cost of ownership also a completely different debate. The BMW will be less expensive to own long term most likely.
Its interesting to see the RS6 and M3T front-ends next to each other.. As much as the M3 grille has had a lot of criticism, almost the entire front end of the RS6 is a grille!
Neither.if I spent 90k on anything other than for my children's future I would have to be very rich or very selfish.i get my kicks on way cheaper metal
The rs4 is and was crap. Chip an m340i it’s faster, and better in every way Audi fit wheels too big, the ride is crap. That said the rs6 is a pretty car but the m3 is better, but one is full size the other is not
Not a fair comparison. The Audi is a tested and proven vehicle more spacious and balanced. The M3 is a small car with some added boot space. I don’t get the hype. I have tested the new 3 series and I can barely fit inside. The car is simply not a touring car. The Audi is properly designed to serve its purpose. I am a BMW fanboy but there’s a problem here and the specs are misleading.
This is exactly the choice I'm having to make right now, having 3 kids, it's looking like the boot space and towbar for the bike rack is going to make it the RS6 for me..... oh and them looks 😍
Or an M5 for under £60k. Or an M5 LCI for under £75k. Personally I wouldn’t swap my F90 for either now although all are AMAZING cars and I’d be delighted driving any of them.
As much as I love my g21 m340, I would have to go with RS6 on this one. Can't simply stand the OS8 interior in the LCI model. This really looks like the AliExpress version of OS7.
Carwow measured the weight of RS6 a month ago with fuel tank at almost 40% and the car had weight of 2199 kg, which is honestly stupid heavy. Add couple of people and fill up the tank and you are almost at 2,5 tonnes.
All the better when you crash into some pedestrians, there is no chance any of them will survive. Or when you have a crash with a Tesla or equivalent electric car, all of which weigh vast amounts.
MAJOR SHOUT-OUT: AUDI CONTINUE TO WORK WITH JOE TO PRODUCE MORE GREAT CONTENT. Very informative and well shot and edited video Joe. Keep at it. Love your m3 touring Joe. Specced perfectly.
Great twin test and a realistic comparison of what (the very lucky), £90k estate owner would be looking at! Can’t wait to see the new M5 Touring hybrid - if it makes it…
@@JoeAchilles1 i did not like the new infotainment with the huge screen under the front window which was distracting to me. but ofc both are great cars!
RS6 all the way. Better looking better dash, better AWD system, BMW might be better as a pure drivers car, but it’s not always about speed. Fed up of bloody car vertical adverts on every you tuber channel. They must have money to burn paying all you boys!
I think the White Horse that is passing in front of the two cars also looking Good with a very nice Grill and Boot is spacey, it is very comfortable ❤️ just look at the driver🔥 from not to 60km/h in just 2.88s, same as the M5 CS 🙌🏽,. Thanks Joe what a Fantastic Video with a lovely Comments 🌶️🔥
As an owner of both a B9 RS5 and a G82 M4, I'd probably pick up the RS6 over the M3 Touring (not available in my country). If the driving characteristics between the RS6 and RS5 are similar, then its easy to drive passive personality lends itself better to the station wagon/estate body style. I love my M4, but its a bit twitchy... it demands you pay attention even when you are just commuting in traffic to and from work.
You need to get the geo adjusted on the G82, they're so nervous out of the box as have (literally) zero toe. Will completely transform the car at normal speeds 👌
Another great comparison video Joe 👏🏻. M3 every time for me. If you can get hold of them, would be great to see M3 Touring vs B3 Touring, and M3 Touring vs Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo (£100k second-hand). There may well be a M5 Touring too, so that will cater for those that need the extra space.
@@JoeAchilles1 the Andreas Bovensiepen interview on TST sounds pretty positive; the BMW board likes the heritage of Alpina, plus there are about 30 Alpina engineers still working at BMW. My guess is they’ll still keep using specific Alpina dampers, wheels, brakes, extra cooling, and tuned engines - until it all goes electric in 2035.
Both cars are amazing, for me i would lean slightly towards the BMW for the new design but also the balance.. with the engine behind the front wheels on the *M3* it should handle slighty better but this is just my opinion as both cars are great. Would also be nice to compare the RS6 to the M5 touring 👍🏻
The Audi for me. V8 every time. Sounds so much better. Also the styling and interior, I mean the Audi is perfect on both counts. I wouldn't want carbon bucket seats in my car. I don't get the point of that unless you're on a track.
His car reviews are just better than everyone else’s! Real world stuff for real people. This is more watchable than some other supercar/HyperCar overproduced stuff flooding RUclips. Keep up the good work 👍
Like this comparison 🥳 M3 looks amazing ❤ … with front end of the M3 and M4, with the M3’s pumped up rear arches but with elegant estate roofline…there really is just something super cool about a fast estate car 🥳🥳🥳
Strange pair of cars but still interesting to watch. I would buy the Audi because of the V8 even though wouldn't drive nearly as good. Also wouldn't 🤮 at the grill if I approach by mistake from the front.
I sell my 911 Carrera T and will me taking one of these. I’ve watched hours of comparisons and still can not make a decision but as that will be my weekend car to take my kids to cinema and hit the mountain passes alone to enjoy myself I think will pick m3. Bit smaller but still practical…
It amazes me how a lot of so called drivers don’t seem bothered about driving dynamics, i not sure they know what they are. Shame really, having owned numerous Lotuses and recently McLaren’s , dynamic are the top of my list 👍
It's not just the grill on the G series, look how far the lights wrap into the front. The intro is a great shot to compare, the lights look small thanks to the dumbass huge grill, but also look far too 'long' next to the Audi. The RS6 doesn't have short little headlights either, they large compared to everything but modern Mercedes, the M3's are nearly twice the length. What this does from a design point is draw our eyes into the centre, increases the 'footprint' of that grill in our mind. Imagine the lights from the RS6 were swapped over and all of a sudden that grill doesn't look so out of place. Overall, the complete design is an absolute failure and illustrates a complete lack of basic design understanding. What an abject failure.
Audi Rs 6 will do......I am puzzled is it me or my eyes are playing tricks on me your streets looks little bit narrow some point watching this video it looked like you were about shave on some on coming traffic ..I am from south africa .
BMW curved display is a joke…such a design copout. Tacking it on the dash to save a few bucks from real dash integration design and engineering. Oh and the nose is still horrible. Would much rather have the prior gen M3. The Audi slays in every aspect.
Fantastic comparison review. This is why this channel is so excellent, simply great content. Top work, Joe. The RS6 is an excellent car, but when it comes to driving the M3 is just something else.
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I do like the way Audis look inside and outside , i personally think Audi has 1 of the best interiors on the market but when it comes to Quality and Speed and agility i do think BMWs are much much better , 1 think i hate with BMW is that they dont make panoramics sunroofs like Audi , it looks amazing
M3 looks mean and sexy it can dominate the roads with its looks the front design is carefully crafted by bmw Iam a Mercedes fan but I feel bmw is doing a great job now a days
The main problem with this and other reviews is that they are all the same! How could a group of people say anything different if they were being honest? The only thing that does change is the presenter.
Great comparison, I have always preferred BMW over Audi because of the more dynamic front end. Even my E90 turns in and feels like it has a better front end then an A4 I had a while ago.
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At this point I've not only gotten used to the new M3 grill, it actually became my one of favorite looks for a BMW. So I would definitely take the M3 touring over the RS6 even though that car looks incredible as well.
People are complaining those huge BMW intake grills and not to look at that in fact other brands all have even bigger grills than Bimmers.
I think it looks better on the full-fat M cars than all the others, but still not my favourite. I think I’d agree with you that I’d take the M3 touring, though. More of a drivers’ car.
Specsavers mate 😅
A6 grill is bigger it’s just arguably distributed better. I’m a BMW fan so it would be the M3 for me. I currently drive a G21 320d and it’s some much more engaging than my A4 Avant (again a diesel) especially in terms of involvement.
@@fredc9655 The problem isn't with the size of grill I don't think. I think it's that we're used to smaller grills from BMW so these bigger look out of place at least for now. With time people will get used to these everything will be fine.
I love the nuanced comparison here. As an RS 6 owner, I prioritized a comfortable and luxurious daily, that can actually be fun on a weekend drive. The M3 is definitely more dynamic, but you lose some of the refinement and luxury kit. Both amazing cars no matter how you slice it.
Audi definitely rides with more comfort however the BMW interiors are objectively of better quality and standard.
What luxury kit do you lose on a M3 over RS6?
@@Chris-yg3nj Having spent time in both modern high-end BMWs and modern high-end Audis, I'd say they were equal, or perhaps slight edge to Audi in terms of interior quality. But I'm talking like 8 series, 7 series vs A6/A8. Can't really speak to SUVs or the smaller sedans.
@@johnguidetti5839 Pano moonroof. Massaging seats. More surfaces covered in leather. Higher end audio systems. Rear wheel steering. Air suspension. True 4 zone climate control. Some little things too... Soft close doors... Puddle projectors on all 4x doors... Etc
If you're comparing M5 to RS 6, then yes, all the same toys/features are there, pretty much? But the M3/M4 is a class down. The RS 6 has a 50K USD/EUR higher MSRP after all.
Yep. Another C8 RS6 owner here. I love the car to bits and it’s a V8! Need I say more? As Joe says - you feel all of the power all of the time.
I do like the M3 touring. In fact when I get a ‘weekend car’ and swap my daily I’ll probably get a 340d; but the RS6 is just so much more refined. Although it should be - it’s another price point and not really comparable.
A new rs6 performance vorsprung will set you back £130k 😅
The shot with the police officer on the horse is amazing!🔥👌🏾
Another great video Joe. Your content just gets better and better. Wasn’t sure why you were pitching these two in the thumbnail but after watching I see why. The Audi seems to bog down on initial take off on the 0-60’s. But boy does it sound good. If the BMW sounded like that…….❤
V8 Audi is gonna sound better than V6 BMW
Love the look of the Audi RS6. Map the Audi and boom
Last thing it needs is more power.
Im wondering which would be better with shorter legs and a big-ish belly. usually have to sit quite close so getting in and out can be a pita in some cars.... the inheritance is gonna go on a fast estate mind
Probably the RS 6 to be fair 👌
Answers my question from a few weeks ago rs6 avant vs m3 touring
I'm really curious how the coming RS6 performance will be.
Hey Joe love your vids, a word of advice for your thumbnails. Whenever you do Touring reviews try use the rear angle of the car,It's the most distinct part of the car and gets me more excited. With quick scrolling it looks like a regular g82 from the front
A good example is how your f80 m3 Touring thumbnail was
Great advice and very good point! I will find a rear facing one 👌
You're an autosexual? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can I throw in an alternative and pick a fully specced M340i Touring and keep the change? I think the front end looks better than the M3, you can have a panoramic sunroof and it has all the performance I'd ever need :)
I agree too. Can't really even use most of the 340i's performance on the road . Get a proper car for the track with the change. Or a weekend fun car.
Good shout. Or wait until the G80 depreciates even more - you can already buy a G80 saloon for £58k second-hand.
Yep shame you can’t spec the new M3 with a panoramic roof??🤔
I went for the Alpina D3S, normal front end and pan roof, also more exclusive than the M3 Touring.
@@richarddocherty5007 that's a very nice one. After all one is driving these things on the road.
RS6 is an absolute tank. It's a rare sight but you can see it coming from a mile away because it's so wide. That exhaust is unreal
RS6!!! No doubt about it. Wayyyyyyyy better looking
I don’t see the problem with the BMW grill the RS6 grill bigger
The fact that the M3 Touring is even being compared to an RS6 shows just how great the M3 is. It should be RS4 competition but it literally blows it away.
Audi looks way way way way way better from every angle...audi all the way in this segment
M3 saloon for Me. Like the estate appeal but not needed personally. Nothing can match the m3 🔥🔥🔥
Lovely M3 but did they forget all about the instrument cluster while they were building it and someone just stuck those huge ugly ipads on the dash at the last minute?🤮
I’ve never driven an Audi that’s anywhere near as good to drive as the equivalent bmw. Im just not an Audi guy. I’ve had 3 BMWs in my time but I have to say that the design direction bmw is going both inside and out means that I’d actually choose the Audi. Your car is epic and I’ve no doubt it will be superb to drive but I just can’t get past those looks.
In fairness, if someone gifted me either car, I’d happily drive both.
RS6 all the way. More practical and better looking as well
Great video as always Joe. I've owned multiple M3 / M4s but I will never forgive BMW M for the G80/82 series wheel arch gaps (OMG the front gap!)! Yes, everything else is magical but the thought of buying brand new and having to change springs / fit spacers and an aftermarket exhaust is just a no-go for me. Moving from my M4CS last year I so wanted to get into a G82 M4 but in the end, I just couldn't cope, so off the back of one of your other vids, I opted for an R8 V10+ lol. Yes completely impractical but damn I'm having some fun. Keep up the great content, u stand head and shoulders above the competition on youtube, that's the agreement from all my fellow car nuts :)
Wtf bro talking like ur just switching shirts but with super cars 😭
I love the Jekyll & Hyde nature of the RS6. Dare I say, it's the classier car and not so overtly shouty all the time. Above everything though the sheer presence of the RS6 is unmatched by almost anything on the road.
It never ceases to amaze me how the German big “3” luxury brands manage to get away with charging bonkers money for “Carbon” options, when in reality in a 1800kg+ vehicle, with passengers and some luggage, the weight saving does Jack to the performance
I love BMW's but I will always choose the Audi RS6 Avant over any Wagon, hands down the most complete car both in looks and dynamics.
Brilliant comparison. For me, it’d be the used RS6. They look mega and are just so cool!
Do you buy a car only on looks 🤔 or it’s handling, braking , gearbox , stability etc how it performs etc
@@timeservices697 has to be the full package
Neither has enough power or weigh enough, could well blow away in gusty conditions. Will wait for next generation personally, should be over 2 tons by then and closing in on 1000hp, oh and hopefully big enough so there's no unsightly unused space left between those lines of the roads/parking bays etc.
Good points well made. Far too flimsy at the moment these cars.
I'd pick the Audi 999 times from 1,000. If you're going to get an estate/wagon, it may as well be the better-riding with the better audio system. Also, the G8x M cars will always be, in my eyes, an utter, complete, absolute styling abomination.
Car for Car... Is there really even any comparison here? The better car is the RS6 - it's epic and an instant classic. The BMW is just another avant.
New vs Used is a completely different debate.
Cost of ownership also a completely different debate. The BMW will be less expensive to own long term most likely.
Its interesting to see the RS6 and M3T front-ends next to each other.. As much as the M3 grille has had a lot of criticism, almost the entire front end of the RS6 is a grille!
Yes, but not crossed with a bunny!
Neither.if I spent 90k on anything other than for my children's future I would have to be very rich or very selfish.i get my kicks on way cheaper metal
The rs4 is and was crap. Chip an m340i it’s faster, and better in every way
Audi fit wheels too big, the ride is crap. That said the rs6 is a pretty car but the m3 is better, but one is full size the other is not
Not a fair comparison. The Audi is a tested and proven vehicle more spacious and balanced. The M3 is a small car with some added boot space. I don’t get the hype. I have tested the new 3 series and I can barely fit inside. The car is simply not a touring car. The Audi is properly designed to serve its purpose. I am a BMW fanboy but there’s a problem here and the specs are misleading.
This is exactly the choice I'm having to make right now, having 3 kids, it's looking like the boot space and towbar for the bike rack is going to make it the RS6 for me..... oh and them looks 😍
Both are beautiful cars. I would be happy with either, it would be a very hard choice for me but I am a BMW fanboy 😂
In Canada, we have just one option, so i'll go with the RS6 but if it was available I would definitely do the M3.
Rs6 every day and twice on Sundays. Just so much cooler and much less ugly.
Or an M5 for under £60k. Or an M5 LCI for under £75k.
Personally I wouldn’t swap my F90 for either now although all are AMAZING cars and I’d be delighted driving any of them.
As much as I love my g21 m340, I would have to go with RS6 on this one. Can't simply stand the OS8 interior in the LCI model. This really looks like the AliExpress version of OS7.
Totally agree... to the point that for the first time in 30+ years I may look at other brands when it's time to change my M340 in a couple of years.
Give me that Audi all day long
RS6 all day
No way would I have an M3 over the RS6 . Would never enter my mind.
Not sure why would anyone want carbon bucket seats for daily driver
Carwow measured the weight of RS6 a month ago with fuel tank at almost 40% and the car had weight of 2199 kg, which is honestly stupid heavy.
Add couple of people and fill up the tank and you are almost at 2,5 tonnes.
All the better when you crash into some pedestrians, there is no chance any of them will survive. Or when you have a crash with a Tesla or equivalent electric car, all of which weigh vast amounts.
RS6 front looks wins, but M3 looks better at the rear. RS6 has that stupid shelf diffuser and overly fussy taillights. Great video as always Joe!
I have to disagree. I really don't like the Audi, The BMW M3 touring is absolutely beautiful🥰
MAJOR SHOUT-OUT: AUDI CONTINUE TO WORK WITH JOE TO PRODUCE MORE GREAT CONTENT. Very informative and well shot and edited video Joe. Keep at it. Love your m3 touring Joe. Specced perfectly.
I prefer the rs6. 2 cars in one. Luxury estate for family/daily driver and super car for weekends and summer evenings. Also, a v8. And looks gorgeous.
Great twin test and a realistic comparison of what (the very lucky), £90k estate owner would be looking at! Can’t wait to see the new M5 Touring hybrid - if it makes it…
Alpina B5 Touring?
@@CM.243 there was an amazing grey one for sale in the UK recently - at £60-70k for a 2020 model, was much more palatable than £115k for a new one!!
Love to bring 2023 Melbourne red Alpina B3 Touring to this party 😇😇
What about ALPINA B5 touring?
2 late already ordered rs6 performance.
Sure that will be incredible, but another £25-30k + in terms of price.
@@JoeAchilles1 i did not like the new infotainment with the huge screen under the front window which was distracting to me.
but ofc both are great cars!
A very thorough & interesting review, thanks Joe!! The only thing 'missing' is a comparison of real world fuel consumption. Otherwise, great job! 👍
For me the M3 would be great as an expensive second car in the house. No comparison to the RS6 AVANT.
Both amazing cars. Love you Joe.Great video and comparison. you are a legend my friend. 😁
RS6 all the way. Better looking better dash, better AWD system, BMW might be better as a pure drivers car, but it’s not always about speed. Fed up of bloody car vertical adverts on every you tuber channel. They must have money to burn paying all you boys!
Go and cry about your free content somewhere else 😢
@@JoeAchilles1I’m in tears. 🤣🤣
I think the White Horse that is passing in front of the two cars also looking Good with a very nice Grill and Boot is spacey, it is very comfortable ❤️ just look at the driver🔥 from not to 60km/h in just 2.88s, same as the M5 CS 🙌🏽,. Thanks Joe what a Fantastic Video with a lovely Comments 🌶️🔥
As an owner of both a B9 RS5 and a G82 M4, I'd probably pick up the RS6 over the M3 Touring (not available in my country). If the driving characteristics between the RS6 and RS5 are similar, then its easy to drive passive personality lends itself better to the station wagon/estate body style. I love my M4, but its a bit twitchy... it demands you pay attention even when you are just commuting in traffic to and from work.
You need to get the geo adjusted on the G82, they're so nervous out of the box as have (literally) zero toe. Will completely transform the car at normal speeds 👌
@@JoeAchilles1 yeah, I saw on another video on your old car you talked about this. I will probably have that done. Thanks for the advice!
Another great comparison video Joe 👏🏻. M3 every time for me. If you can get hold of them, would be great to see M3 Touring vs B3 Touring, and M3 Touring vs Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo (£100k second-hand). There may well be a M5 Touring too, so that will cater for those that need the extra space.
Unfortunately you're not going to see an ALPINA on the channel anytime soon, sure the B3 is brilliant though.
@@JoeAchilles1 yes I remember you saying that, however post 2025 you’ll be able to get one from BMW U.K. press office :)
@@andrewhurstcars Post 2025 they won't be more than a trim level ;-)
@@JoeAchilles1 the Andreas Bovensiepen interview on TST sounds pretty positive; the BMW board likes the heritage of Alpina, plus there are about 30 Alpina engineers still working at BMW. My guess is they’ll still keep using specific Alpina dampers, wheels, brakes, extra cooling, and tuned engines - until it all goes electric in 2035.
@@JoeAchilles1 can I ask you why is that? thanks
Love both but has to be the RS6 for me.
Great comparison Joe! Excited to see the G81 dude!
Tough choice... I love the RS6... but the M3 Touring is something new and fresh.
Rs6 for me
Both cars are amazing, for me i would lean slightly towards the BMW for the new design but also the balance.. with the engine behind the front wheels on the *M3* it should handle slighty better but this is just my opinion as both cars are great. Would also be nice to compare the RS6 to the M5 touring 👍🏻
The Audi for me. V8 every time. Sounds so much better. Also the styling and interior, I mean the Audi is perfect on both counts. I wouldn't want carbon bucket seats in my car. I don't get the point of that unless you're on a track.
His car reviews are just better than everyone else’s! Real world stuff for real people. This is more watchable than some other supercar/HyperCar overproduced stuff flooding RUclips. Keep up the good work 👍
Audi RS6 all the way
Great video review of both cars. My wife and I were highly leaning toward the RS6 Avant, and you have pretty much sealed the deal for us, thank you.
Like this comparison 🥳
M3 looks amazing ❤ … with front end of the M3 and M4, with the M3’s pumped up rear arches but with elegant estate roofline…there really is just something super cool about a fast estate car 🥳🥳🥳
Ridiculous 90k for a 3 series with a big boot and a fast drivetrain. Wowza
Strange pair of cars but still interesting to watch.
I would buy the Audi because of the V8 even though wouldn't drive nearly as good.
Also wouldn't 🤮 at the grill if I approach by mistake from the front.
that curved display on the m3 is just terrible... not integrated at all with the dashboard. Very ugly
I sell my 911 Carrera T and will me taking one of these. I’ve watched hours of comparisons and still can not make a decision but as that will be my weekend car to take my kids to cinema and hit the mountain passes alone to enjoy myself I think will pick m3. Bit smaller but still practical…
RS6 for me not even a question
Epic all round package if driving dynamics aren't too of your list.
It amazes me how a lot of so called drivers don’t seem bothered about driving dynamics, i not sure they know what they are.
Shame really, having owned numerous Lotuses and recently McLaren’s , dynamic are the top of my list 👍
@@timeservices697 nothing like driving a mclaren it’s so dialed in and some how very comfortable at the same time
It's not just the grill on the G series, look how far the lights wrap into the front. The intro is a great shot to compare, the lights look small thanks to the dumbass huge grill, but also look far too 'long' next to the Audi. The RS6 doesn't have short little headlights either, they large compared to everything but modern Mercedes, the M3's are nearly twice the length.
What this does from a design point is draw our eyes into the centre, increases the 'footprint' of that grill in our mind. Imagine the lights from the RS6 were swapped over and all of a sudden that grill doesn't look so out of place.
Overall, the complete design is an absolute failure and illustrates a complete lack of basic design understanding. What an abject failure.
Audi Rs 6 will do......I am puzzled is it me or my eyes are playing tricks on me your streets looks little bit narrow some point watching this video it looked like you were about shave on some on coming traffic ..I am from south africa .
BMW curved display is a joke…such a design copout. Tacking it on the dash to save a few bucks from real dash integration design and engineering. Oh and the nose is still horrible. Would much rather have the prior gen M3. The Audi slays in every aspect.
Fantastic comparison review. This is why this channel is so excellent, simply great content. Top work, Joe.
The RS6 is an excellent car, but when it comes to driving the M3 is just something else.
Thank you, I've been putting in a lot of effort this year, comments like this make it worthwhile 🙏
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I do like the way Audis look inside and outside , i personally think Audi has 1 of the best interiors on the market but when it comes to Quality and Speed and agility i do think BMWs are much much better , 1 think i hate with BMW is that they dont make panoramics sunroofs like Audi , it looks amazing
Fan fact the m3 Turing is just slightly faster than rs6 in rolling 1/4 mil drag race😂😂😂if you don’t glove go and see carwaw drag race
how can you compare m3 with rs6. nonsense
How can you tell me what to compare 🤣 #bellend
I would take the rs6 as I hate the seats in the m3 touring and the m3 sounds awful and the m3 touring ride quality is awful.
Both are good . I’ll take either one thanks
I was very fortunate having both for a couple weeks, miss the RS 6 now it's gone... 👌
M3 looks mean and sexy it can dominate the roads with its looks the front design is carefully crafted by bmw Iam a Mercedes fan but I feel bmw is doing a great job now a days
The main problem with this and other reviews is that they are all the same! How could a group of people say anything different if they were being honest?
The only thing that does change is the presenter.
Great comparison, I have always preferred BMW over Audi because of the more dynamic front end. Even my E90 turns in and feels like it has a better front end then an A4 I had a while ago.
M3 all day espicially with all the aftermarket options u can do to the grille and tail lights and other things that add to the aggresion
Audi all day everyday and twice on Sunday! Miss piggy needs to go back in the pen...
Great video have a 2022 Macan GTS very tempted with these two
Awesome video Joe. Very thoughtful and the amount of effort that has gone into it is clear.
No Brainer... RS6 !
Sorry but I just can’t get my head around how a new M3 is now 90k??
why is this audi so dirty?
Love them both and I certainly wouldn't mind having them both. I plan to!
All group vag cars has the same issue with launch control
The RS6 wagon should wait because there is a new M5 touring coming to hunt it.
How the hell you managed to drive so long in this annoying sun without sunvisor down ?!?
Horrible front end on the BMW - RS4 or RA6 all day
M3 Touring re-sells for like £140k in Sweden
Neither. Unaffordable for 99% of the population