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Running Order of this video;
00:00 Intro
02:37 Styling
04:36 M3 stats
05:20 RS 6 stats
06:25 M3 Practicalities
08:56 RS 6 Practicalities
11:58 BMW Interior
13:53 Audi Interior
16:06 0-60 Tests
18:18 RS 6 Plus points
24:14 M3 Plus Points
28:48 Conclusion
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*Some footage was also filmed on private land.

[@JoeAchilles1]

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[@shammyh]

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]

Audi definitely rides with more comfort however the BMW interiors are objectively of better quality and standard.

[@johnguidetti5839]

What luxury kit do you lose on a M3 over RS6?

[@shammyh]

@@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.

[@shammyh]

@@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.

[@LongyUK01]

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 😅

[@AlexIsUber]

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

[@kissgergo5202]

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.

[@fredc9655]

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.

[@Kay_Emm_]

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.

[@Helium_Hunter]

Specsavers mate 😅

[@lazzaboyman8003]

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.

[@kissgergo5202]

@@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.

[@harshhell4185]

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.

[@santana9537]

M3 saloon for Me. Like the estate appeal but not needed personally. Nothing can match the m3 🔥🔥🔥

[@phughes4224]

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.

[@tofirman]

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 😍

[@Gustavo-ly4qv]

RS6!!! No doubt about it. Wayyyyyyyy better looking

[@TGShunai]

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 :)

[@TsLeng]

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.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Good shout. Or wait until the G80 depreciates even more - you can already buy a G80 saloon for £58k second-hand.

[@scottbagley7513]

Yep shame you can’t spec the new M3 with a panoramic roof??🤔

[@richarddocherty5007]

I went for the Alpina D3S, normal front end and pan roof, also more exclusive than the M3 Touring.

[@TsLeng]

@@richarddocherty5007 that's a very nice one. After all one is driving these things on the road.

[@EmmanuelDavid75]

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.

[@TheFakePseudonym]

Awesome video Joe. Very thoughtful and the amount of effort that has gone into it is clear.

[@beatles4sale2007]

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

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

Both amazing cars. Love you Joe.Great video and comparison. you are a legend my friend. 😁

[@Charles011]

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

[@Charles011]

A good example is how your f80 m3 Touring thumbnail was

[@JoeAchilles1]

Great advice and very good point! I will find a rear facing one 👌

[@FredericFreedom]

You're an autosexual? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kgosimotsepe8956]

The shot with the police officer on the horse is amazing!🔥👌🏾

[@matthewbeauregard5057]

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.

[@stephenhunt6673]

A very thorough & interesting review, thanks Joe!! The only thing 'missing' is a comparison of real world fuel consumption. Otherwise, great job! 👍

[@f.k.3762]

RS6 all the way. More practical and better looking as well

[@romaan843]

Another Brilliant video! Love your in depth view on cars you review.

[@cephasmakuzva]

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.

[@andrewyoung5126]

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.

[@ghowells5433]

Great video have a 2022 Macan GTS very tempted with these two

[@iamthericster14]

I don’t see the problem with the BMW grill the RS6 grill bigger

[@Sarah-iv5tu]

I was waiting for this review, amazing thanks!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you!

[@tumimokoena4404]

Love them both and I certainly wouldn't mind having them both. I plan to!

[@SB_170]

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…….❤

[@robertorolhas4551]

V8 Audi is gonna sound better than V6 BMW

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Great comparison Joe! Excited to see the G81 dude!

[@cptmorgans]

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 :)

[@zfacersane272]

Wtf bro talking like ur just switching shirts but with super cars 😭

[@wellsyandcars]

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.

[@emilyemr2591]

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.

[@135eddy]

Brilliant comparison. For me, it’d be the used RS6. They look mega and are just so cool!

[@timeservices697]

Do you buy a car only on looks 🤔 or it’s handling, braking , gearbox , stability etc how it performs etc

[@135eddy]

@@timeservices697 has to be the full package

[@botbhowtowin777]

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 🥳🥳🥳

[@SuperLaviathon]

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 KZbin. Keep up the good work 👍

[@volvot5turbo]

Excellent choice to review sir. Looking forward to this.

[@Fast_car1000]

Another top review Joe 👊🏾

[@NtonkaR]

RS6 all day

[@vindevhunta4905]

Audi looks way way way way way better from every angle...audi all the way in this segment

[@thobanimiya8759]

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 🌶️🔥

[@tim1king]

M3 Touring for me ☺️ great video and comparison 👊🏻

[@PJSScotty]

Fantastic review Joe. No panoramic roof option in the M3 is such as shame. The M340i Touring in your previous vids looks sooo good with it. Could you live without one?

[@emsik185]

BMW reminds me of Pontiac Firebird Ram Air and I loved front end, new BMW looks so attractive and aggressive I love new grill from beginning

[@stuartelliott1933]

I had my F10 M5 in the dealer for service last week and the showroom had an M3 and M4 on display. Like many I find the front grill a bit OTT but walking around it I found the styling a bit fussy (might be an age thing). For me it would be the V8 over the 6, the RS6 looks over the M3, RS interior over the M and if using as my daily, which is what my M5 is used for, things like interior space, especially for rear seat passengers is really important. Now an M5 touring, that would be a different matter.

[@an09dre]

Reiterating other comments , fab review and comparison between the two.. 🤔One of each please, RS6 for the family and dog , The M3 for the golf clubs and boys trip 😊

[@RickTheSpud]

Great vid mate! For me, RS6 for noise, M3 for everything else! 💪😎

[@mrmike9099]

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!

[@dlevi67]

Yes, but not crossed with a bunny!

[@malthusg1115]

Rs6 every day and twice on Sundays. Just so much cooler and much less ugly.

[@Dan-pj6sj]

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.

[@scottfromengland2303]

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 👍🏻

[@NOOLIMITTTV]

- Great Video As Always

[@jonandrews6018]

Both are good . I’ll take either one thanks

[@JoeAchilles1]

I was very fortunate having both for a couple weeks, miss the RS 6 now it's gone... 👌

[@leobats14]

Fantastic work

[@PrinceBarin77]

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.

[@DeanMackenziebelldmb]

I like the new grill took me a few months but it's sick. I'm an Audi fan still

[@TheCrazyHarpers]

Another great review! Am I spotting the same roads used by Harry’s Garage?

[@ShaunRoberts1]

Very interesting video, I'd probably take the RS6 after watching this 👍

[@mc4130]

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…

[@CM.243]

Alpina B5 Touring?

[@mc4130]

@@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!!

[@Pabla98]

Joe your reviews are always very unbiased. A lot of the time Audi's get written off bc they're not the most dynamic cars, but that's the whole point of the brand. It's not the most dynamic but in turn it offers better daily drivability. If you only care about driving dynamics go BMW (not say they can't be daily driven). If all cars were trying to be the most dynamic driving the market would actually be so boring since the cars would all drive the same, so I can see why there is no clear winner in this comparison. Its more on what your values are, for me I don't mind trading off some driving dynamics for daily drivability that's why I usually go with Audi's but I can definitely see myself in a BMW in the near future too.

[@Kelveron]

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.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you, I've been putting in a lot of effort this year, comments like this make it worthwhile 🙏

[@Marcel_657]

I like the Concept of comparing different sized cars, I would be interested in a comparison of the bmw 3 and 5 series to see if comfort or handling wins

[@the_jnlt_channel]

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 😂

[@markrhoden68]

Answers my question from a few weeks ago rs6 avant vs m3 touring

[@ahenners]

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!

[@antonoat]

Yes this will be good! 👏👍😀

[@JoeAchilles1]

I hope so!

[@MrTattoo5984]

1 of THE BEST cars ever produced, versatile is an understatement, performance looks , ect beautiful ❤

[@peterjaiuk]

I like them both joe

[@hungrysurfer9471]

Nice video Joe 👍. If you like comfort and torque have you considered an Alpina D5 estate ? They are also a very good investment, starting to go up in price now.

[@Chris-yg3nj]

M3 Touring all day Joe!

[@fbf01]

Love both but has to be the RS6 for me.

[@Johnny24rs]

The RS6 looks amazing. It looks like it's moving even when standing still

[@GBFeb72]

Joe you’ll be missing the pan roof 😂 stunning M3

[@G82Watts]

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

[@jeiku7900]

Now this is the content we didn’t know we needed🔥👍🏻

[@JoeAchilles1]

🤣👌👊

[@purevenom9381]

Love to bring 2023 Melbourne red Alpina B3 Touring to this party 😇😇

[@jonashansson1805]

Great video. The RS6 is the most beatiful estate there is. Sad that all other Audis are a fax paper sales man car. (TT excluded. That’s a hairdresser’s car)

[@xdefesdatv3728]

both cars are great

[@brightbluesmurf]

That RS6 sounds godly.

[@cbell293]

Being Audi all way iv still gotta say M3 , That dash and interior are next level ! Not to mention the slimmer car on B roads wins hands down !

[@p.k.7111]

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.

[@dlevi67]

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.

[@adrianstarr]

thanks for doing this one! Still confused but leaning Audi...or BMW?

[@bradulovic82]

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.

[@kevincockburn7805]

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.

[@mylifeischanging]

How about an Alpina B5 as a comparison in performance, handling and comfort? I have an Alpina D5 and the ‘comfort plus’ mode is witchcraft😊

[@Gez492]

Great article Joe, two incredible cars and a fair comparison.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks Gerald 👌

[@knighriderredux]

I'm really curious how the coming RS6 performance will be.

[@derlustigedfence]

You need to remove the protective film from the M3 logos below the headrests :D

[@tonyj99999]

What a great video, and putting the M3 up against the RS 6 instead of the 4 was inspired! On the subject of pan roofs, the wife has one in her Disco Sport and we hardly ever have it "open". I know people want them but I've never seen the appeal... 🤷

[@MarkB4444]

Just adds light to the cabin, nobody really uses a sunroof these days

[@davem4131]

Love the look of the Audi RS6. Map the Audi and boom

[@JoeAchilles1]

Last thing it needs is more power.

[@northseawolf]

M3 touring all the way for me, getting used to the grille now and for me the estate is best looking of the 3/4 series M by a long shot. Finally BMW makes a load lugging performance car that's not a boring SUV.

[@MrQuashu]

Ughhhh such a hard choices... Rs6 better looking from outside, interior and multimedia i prefer M3 ( except how they install this LCDs.... ). Engine... with all the love to B58/S58 I think this Audi V8 is beast and have massive potential. Handling M3, everyday usage hard to say from one side smaller car - M3 from other bigger comfort on RS6..... Personally I went from Audi A6 C7 to BMW 3 but I think in this situation I will go for RS6 C8.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Tough choice... I love the RS6... but the M3 Touring is something new and fresh.

[@Dwayne3007]

I've just watched CarWow put these two against each other in a Drag race. I thought it would have been you in the RS6.

[@barrysmith7291]

The Audi looks amazing 😮

[@NomadJRG]

Great comparison, still a bit of a depreciation hit to come. I think I'd take the Mercedes S213 E63 S!

[@pedrohenriques2171]

I have a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE soft spot for the RS6, big fan boy so for me is pretty easy decision.

[@kamseihra]

RS6 for me (Audi fan boy here!)

[@stevefairbanks835]

No way would I have an M3 over the RS6 . Would never enter my mind.

[@Geol3dg3]

Audi all day everyday. Best looking wagon there is, maybe ever

[@kevin6666123]

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.

[@kevincockburn7805]

Good points well made. Far too flimsy at the moment these cars.

[@gust0o]

If you ever wanna put yours next to an M340D, shout! Sure we could fine an M340i to complete the Touring family!

[@100igoris]

Hello Joe, which one have more comfort ride quality audi rs6 with air suspension or x5 with air suspension?