2000 Audi R8 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1937 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
