Is the 2023 Audi S6 a BETTER new performance sedan than a BMW M5?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The S6 is a few changes from Audi for 2023. On the outside you will see a new grill. front fascia and wheels. On the inside you will be greeted by a full leather interior, carbon fiber trim and 3 digital displays. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharge & supercharged V6 that produces 444HP. Is the 2023 Audi S6 a BETTER new performance sedan than a BMW M5?
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Audi is the only brand that can pull off a large grille and make it look sleek, sporty, and aggressive
And it doesn't even look so big
Yep
So the new IS doesn’t fit all of those?
not saying Audi doesn’t kill it but only brand?
Some Lexus vehicles have a nice grill and others look ridiculous. But all Audi’s look amazing with the large grills imo
Rs6 is compatible to the M5. S6 direct competition is M550i
Was about to say the same thing
I’m glad you pointed out that they didn’t go with a black wheel like everyone else. I personally think black wheels often look cheap. I much prefer silver/gun metal grey.
Same. Black wheels look like they're painted to cover up flaws. I thought Dodge always hurt the Challenger and Charger lines by not offering chrome wheels.
I think silver/gun metal grey looks cheap
Yes, I am so sick of looking at all-black wheels on a "luxury" car. Or any car for that matter. You're right, they just look cheap. These wheels look fantastic.
@@weirdshibainu They always did offer optional chrome or painted wheels on Charger and Challenger. They just weren't that common. Most people buy whatever is on the lot.
@@tedunguent156 Actually they didn't on the higher trims.
This IS THE Car For Me But I Couldn't 't Afford It ( can buy a new condo ) Even If I Paid My Arm 💪 and 🦵 For It In Money 💰 Mad 🤮 Singapore 😭
Good review Joe. This probably compares more to the BMW M550 than the M5 I would think. Nicer looking inside and out than the BMW in my opinion.
I said the same
It’s not even close. I have an M550, its the only one with a v8 and 500+ hp in its class. Not comparable
@@lucarossi9453previous generation S6 used to have the V8 but like 450hp
Comes German cars always good and better quality .
Great car and review!!! The S6, and similar vehicles in the Audi line, are a bit "long in the tooth" for a full redesign. Also, a few features missing in this luxury performance vehicle, especially at over 90k. This, and the A6, can be a better value in the 2-3 year old range. I would still drive this any day though, as any vehicle has some perspective dings.
it still has a few years left in it. Especially since the current A4, A5, Q5 etc are older than the A6/S6
Nice car, but for 91,000, it should have ventilated seats.
other VW group cars have been shipping without ventilated seats due to component shortages at the factory, I wonder if that's what's up with this car?
@@rudolfschenker i was thinking the same about the chip shortage because i was about to brag about my 2016 hyundai sonata hybrid limited having ventilation seats.
A used 2021 A6 I tested has vented front seats. Maybe 2022 and 2023 models are the ones suffering from chip shortage
Lamborghini engine!
Got one ,best car ever had all of them M5,S550,A8,Corvette ,Porsche for me the S6 is the best So far!!!
There are no planets in this galaxy where an s6 is better than an f90 m5 😂
Slippery ones
Audi over everything
Heck yeah!!!
Cool color. The Germans sure build some mind-blowing machines.
Japanese too.
@@Hat65japanese copy the Germans
This generation A6/S6 is great. The interior in particular is a step above BMW’s 5 series. Very nice car overall 👌
These are beautiful cars in a more subtle way BMW. However, Beemers have more visual pop. Both BMW and Audi are great "Lease Bait". Don't keep either past Warranty. IMHO.
I've driven a few Audi sedans and wagons (Allroad 4.2L V8) and although they aren't the "fastest" or the "best handling" they are plenty good enough for me. The interiors are terrific and the exterior styling is classy. Perhaps the best bang-for-the-buck in the luxury segment. (Sorry Genesis) Thanks for taking one for the team, Joe.
91k!!! That’s insane
Those wheels are 🔥🔥🔥I agree with you Joe. Glad Audi didn’t just go with black wheels.
No ventilated seats (esp in FL) is a major zonk for me. Even my old 2015 5550i has them--what's up Audi?
Great review Joe. The S6 is a sleeper daily driver and of course it is nice on the road. I drove this before picking up the M550Ix last year and really liked it but the M550 is bit more a sleeper with it’s power and handling.
The M550i is about the same price, but has like 100 more hp. So, I think you chose well.
I tried getting one 3 years ago, but they were hard to find. I ended up with a 540i.
I do think the M550i is a much better comparison. The "M-light" versions with the S series, and the M with RS.
@@wamhas9348 Performance-wise, the S6 might be closer to the 540i. Just going off of 0-60 times, the S6 is 4.4, the 540 is 4.6, and the 550 is 3.6.
@sash 0210 more like 60hp more, not 100. I have a 2022 S6 and it's plenty of hp for a daily driver. The Audi has a much better interior than BMW. IMO. I like that you dont see very many S6 on the road.
@@Raven77844 I thought it was 543, but it’s actually 523. So, 79 more hp for the BMW.
Audi is trash now... no more buttons and nobs.. touchscreen. I gotta keep my used 2019 Porsche Macan forever.
The performance difference between the A6 3.0T and S6 is actually much smaller than you would think. The DCT gives the A6 the quicker off the line response, the way it is programmed, rather than the ZF8. Audi cars with the ZF8 have a very noticeable delay off the line. You can save yourself 20K, and get options such as ventilated seats, and a quieter ride. Both are excellent cars though.
@@McBeakerson The supercharger versions do not have delays. That is true.
They listened to you and blacked out the whole roof! Way to make an impact, Joe. Great review as always. Can't wait to get my hands on an
S-series!
Thanks for taking the time to say that.
im concerned about body roll, i am in a redsport and there is literally no body roll in custom or sport plus. what u rate body roll on s6 out of 0 to 10? i drove rs5 and it seemed ok seemed very similar to g70/q50/rs3 etc@@RaitisRides
I believe the S6/S7 both have the 2.9L Twin Turbo V6 engine, as opposed to the 3.0L Single Turbo V6 engine that's in the S4/S5.
Always loved Audi’s clean styling………..love that color 👍
Another great video, thanks for sharing!
A beautiful car, work of art to me 👍!
This is a very beautiful car inside out...is it better than M5 no,but its a better looking package but the M5 driving dynamics and engine takes the win...
M5 is more expansive, a lot faster and overall a better car
S6 is like a regular 5-series
@Casper Kulseth Jørgensen wouldnt say regular..but more like a 550i some what......
Audi owners in the US are more sophisticated and have a higher credit score than BMW jersey shore owners. Trust me I owned both brands😮
You're on to something. They're definitely different demographics.
This is more of an m550i or e53 competitor
Great review, Joe & Lori. I like the color, the blacked-out roof, and the styling of the vehicle. It looks like the way Audi should exterior-wise. I don't like all the gloss-black interior trim pieces. It cheapens the interior and would be hard to upkeep with all the fingerprints and Twinkie goo. Audi's have been known to have premium interiors and this one falls short in my opinion. Just like you, Joe, I would prefer physical buttons and no ventilated seats at that price is a major zonk!
Yeah, the sport seats don't have ventilation capabilities for some dumb reason. You have to get the standard luxury seats to get it, but it is available.
Definitely doesn’t compete with a m5 lol more like 540i or M550i in between those
Audi does styling with performance so well
The m5 isn't in the same class it's a step above you would need to compare it to an RS car
Nice 👏 car
Schweeeeeeet car
It’ will take the RS6 to compete with the M5
Looking good
Lovely review. Can we do one for S7?
No. The S7 is too cool for any competition.
I have a '20 M5 competition. To answer the question, I highly doubt it. The M5 is a complete beast. The car just pulls so hard, no matter the speed, gear, rpm doesn't matter.
🥺☹🥺 .... What a joke ! ...... My lawn mower sounds better !
My only vehicle I will afford one my friend.
This a nice car
‘An infotainment system you have to hang from the ceiling” 😂 those ugly box screens are the first thing I’m looking at. That’s why Audi is my fav.
Honestly, I think an Audi RS6 Avant(sad that there isn't a sedan version) would be a MUCH better competitor to the M5 🤔🤷♂. This S6 would better compete against the BMW 530i or something.
It does exist rs6 avant.
sorry, but this needs to have COOLED SEATS and upper 400s HP to make it justified for the price point, and that 0-60 time needs to be mid to low 3s...always a huge Audi fan, they were first to redesign the interior..well done Joe, On Throttle Forever!!! ps....wouldn't have pegged you as a Diplo fan Joe!
With no V8 and it looks like a VW. It doesn't hold a candle to an M5.
To many zonks for over 90k, but great review, and good camera work👍
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Love your videos!
I’m 99.9% sure it’s 2.9 liter twin turbo.
Yeah, same engine as a RS5 and RS4
Twin-turbocharged AND Supercharged? Why didn't Joe mention the supercharger in the review?
Hey, Joe. That is a super sweet baby you're reviewing. I don't know whether it's more sweet or sleek.
Gonna go watch a Transporter movie afterwards
This Audi is nice! I always love the balance of design, luxury and performance that Audi has to offer.
Exactly!!
Haha… “W-T-F, ya run outta paint!?” Gotta love RR’s reviews, even if “comforble” isn’t a real word.
love your channel Joe. Your so close to a million subs. Please do more BMW reviews.
I will still pick the M5
Joe, Audi makes awesome looking cars. I think this could compare with a m550i, but I think the m550 is faster because it has a v8 for around the same pricing.
M550i is 20k more expensive but similar acceleration. M550i is not faster than 540i at all. 540i can be 5k cheaper than s6 tho.
love how Audi can do a massive grill and yet it looks beautiful, clean beautiful lines. All the angles and creases match. Unlike Bmw which does the complete opposite, just design one monstrosity after another
To each it’s own not really a fan of the newer Audis
I think when you hit a million subs, you should give me your fastest street car😉
If anyone has earned that number, it's you guy's. You and Lori and the team, you are very hard working and seem to never miss a show.
Best wishes to you all.
Wow those rims are something else,.talk about attention to detail.
Like it but dang a little pricey
We live in strange times. The automobile companies seem to have lost their minds and are producing vehicles that have way more than 300 HP and cost a lot more than $50,000. Cars like the S6 deny climate change and even rational behavior. Where are you going to go 155 MPH? On the Autobahn? at Le Mans? Do you really need a $90,000 car to go play golf? Really?
I am German American and I come from an engineering background this is going to be my next car right now now I see a 2021 Audi S6 for $50,000 with only 25,000 miles on. I already have $25,000 and if sell my car, that is another $10,000. I am 15,000 away from getting a nice 2021 silver S6 you’re getting close to 450 hp but you’re not getting killed on the gas you’re getting 19 to 26 MPG or 22.5 combined is not horrible for a performance sports car
Essex makes it not your grandmother’s AI
Why Audi why!! Damn cheap plastic gloss!!😢😢😢 Acura, Lexus and Audi the kings of cheap gloss plastic!!! But Audi seriously almost $100K luxury car with cheap gloss plastic!, what big let down!!
Style wise, that is a very nice looking car, unfortunately after warranty runs out, you will be putting a lot of money on repairs if you do not take very good care of it.
Not at all. Our 11 year old Audi A8L has had no issues or repair costs since warranty expired and even under warranty, only a light switch replacement on the sun visor.
NICE. Looks way better than the M550I.
No
Damn! 78 mpg. Not bad for a V6....
This is most idiotic matchup I have ever seen. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20 years… the S6 does NOT compete with an M5. Ever heard of an RS6? RS fights M and AMG, when are people going to figure this out?
🙏🏾 that Raiti's Rides will reach 1 million subscribers by July 🙏🏾🙌🏾👏🏽
I dont know about this one- the headlights and grill are really nice. But the car is too boxy- no curves or any special styling, especially in the rear (the quad tip exhaust is nice but over the top). It looks like its coming out of 2015 from the profile of the vehicle. I gave the wheels a chance, but the silver is pretty bland and in my humble opinion the wheels are an inch too big.
Inside the cabin is heavy on the gloss black. Its everywhere and it looks cheap. Plus no ventilated seats or panoramic moonroof! (Which my 2021 Hyndai Tuson has at 35k). Rear curtain is nice, but do you really need that? I will say the rear command center is a nice touch for the rear passengers..
But at this price point, I don't see who would possibly purchase this car. Its all engine power but you sacrifice the amenities (as with most of these 400HP+ cars). Also- do you really need 445HP? LOL.
Hey, Joe this is a beautiful car, however the BMW m5 is a great car too, I really can't choose one over the other.
Choose the m5
The M5 doesn’t compete with the S6. The M55i does.
The M5 blows the S6 away
@@Jojo-yo7pi and i say that’s better aswell
I’d definitely buy a BMW over an Audi. This car is very nice, but it reminds me of a Passat in the materials and look of the dash. Nets on the seat backs? Seriously?
If you have too much money I have a great idea. Buy a Stinger GT and donate the remaining $40,000 to your local food bank.
My 17 c7.5 I recently got was 71k new msrp. How do they justify 20k more and these new ones are all v6 TT lol
This or new type r ?
78 mpgs lol
Oh yeah!
This car is on my lottery list, I just love it ❤️. One thing though… maybe have the S logo on the seat with some red stitching to pop more 🤷♂️
The wheels suck. Plus they too damn big. Tires too expensive and too skinny. M5 way better
I haven't actually driven either, but in terms of styling alone, definitely the Audi.
Im glad they kept the tiptronic shifter that actual can be used to shift. Alot of cars phasing this out i hope audi keeps it. Hate how some have completely removed it and there is nothing at all in centre. erghh
Integrated infotainment system is a huge plus. That color is absolutely incredible sharp looking car. After I retire my S4 I might step up to an S6
how long u got left on s4? im tossing up betweeen g70/g80 /s5 or s6. maybe a s8 but abit to pricey unless find a older model but unfortunately hard get warranty at that age
That’s it! That’s how infotainments should look, not an freaking iPads like some other cars have!
Absolutely mind boggling that you cant have ventilated seats for over 90k. Makes 0 sense and there is no excuse!
This competes more with an M550i even thought the BMW has a V8 and more power for the same money
I am a gigantic Audi fan.
Get me one of those in Lime Green and with black hubcaps, and I’ll buy in an instant.
Hubcaps???😳
@@derekgaliee4351 wheels. Whatever you wanna call em
Omg I’m love cars!! I am such a car person ❤ Macdonald later🎉 EMIUUUUUUL
So overpriced for what you get. But I guess in 2023 that goes without saying.
Bro your titles are getting more and more ridiculous, can’t compare an Audi s6 to a bmw m5..more comparable to a m550i
M5 is in another league. This can’t compete
Joe, You’re so close to the 1 million subscriber milestone. 😮
That exhaust sounds nice 💪🏾
Those turn signals are sick!
How expensive the car should be to not to install those cheap Chinese nets? The interior of this vehicle is so cheap and unattractive.
Will you ever do a video on the new BMW 7 Series? However I like that Audi S6.
I know I can't afford it, but thank god the removed the winged badge on the sides by the front fenders
Top speed is limited at 155. Wondering if you can still get a tune on that
Love the S6 perfect family car !
Great job as usual Joe. My issue is reliability.
I agree.
Not an issue at all. Our 2013 A8L has not had any problems or issues since new. And even when in warranty, only a sun visor light switch replaced.
@@ronaldlamascus1944 yeah because a different model and year is the same as this
Joe I love this vehicle. This should be compared to a BMW M550i though or Mercedes E53 AMG.
Soooo we not gonna talk about that center console offering not a tad bit of space ...yuck
i am a fan ,but don't scream when you press the gas,cause we can't hear the engine 😂
Never been a fan of these shades of gray. It just looks like Bondo.
Gorgeous car!, but please noo!! Gloss at the interior design please god!!
Very nice. This would mandate a euro style plate for the front. The design incorporates the adaptation of a full size eruo plate where a US plate would look odd. Or risk it and go no plate
I got 2006 audi a6 that I bought as a daily from Philly and I live in Jersey they require a front plate but my car looks so much better without one