2004 BMW M6 vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2010 Audi R8.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M6 | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | M6 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
