NEW BMW M5 vs Audi RS6 | Has BMW got it right with the latest M5?

[@CARmagazineTV]

Which car gets your vote - M5 or RS6?

[@mrlionrocks]

Neither

[@timmietz]

RS6

[@Kelveron]

M5

[@G82Watts]

M5... love the widebody look and better interior and performance. The rs6 can't even compete with a m3 TOURING..let alone a less heavy m3 comp xdrive

[@rikaus9273]

Let's see the new Mercedes first

[@s.simun01]

Don't hate the player, hate the game. We're all mocking BMW for this hybrid mammoth but everyone forgets new emission standards and high push towards the EV resulted in this kind of cars. I'm pretty sure BMW would never consider this car by themselves, if not for rigorous CO2 taxes etc.

[@carlover9548]

the new panamera turbo makes less power and is faster, and then is the turbo s, both hybrids the same weight as the M5 and not lossing any of their previous flavour. Of course, we should mock the EU, but BMW could have done better, maybe the lci fixes it

[@ardoin_337]

C8 Z06 has an NA V8, idk what BMW's excuse was.

[@carlover9548]

@@ardoin_337 BMW sells way more cars than Chevy in Europe, so their fleet emissions restrictions are more difficult. Also, that 5.5 V8 on a 2.0 tonne AWD sedan would have worse emissions numbers

[@s.simun01]

@ how many C8 Z06’s are you seeing on European roads? ICE cars, fortunately, are still not forbidden. But overly strict regulations and high taxation makes it really difficult for European manufacturers to sell powerful ICE cars for rational amount of money. They opted to use hybrids with small(ish) batteries just to get low CO2 numbers on emission tests, although in normal driving emissions will be much more similar to non-hybrid version. And cars are now similar in emissions, but heavier, more powerful, more expensive, more complex and less engaging to drive. Nobody wins, but that’s the spirit of EU bureaucracy. Your comment doesn’t make any sense, you just commented to oppose with something.

[@ALMX5DP]

I blame ignorant consumers for readily eating up marketing that makes them believe they need insane power/speed/traction/handling/composure all in one luxurious/coddling/isolating cabin. People no longer value "The Ultimate Driving Machine" and instead prefer Apple Carplay, wavey hand gestures, purple interior lights and autonomous tech.

[@thisnthat4318]

I’m getting sick of journalists not calling out the fake noise in the cabin, How can you be a petrol head and think that this is acceptable?

[@SunnyS3506]

No point arguing something that can’t be changed, besides you can probably switch of the fake engine noise anyway so it’s no big deal and this car does have a proper engine as well.

[@lukeeddy]

For years we’ve been listening to car journalists telling us that absolute cardinal sin for a car is too much weight…….until BMW increase a models weight by 500kg, then listen to them come out with ridiculous claims that you can’t even notice it/its not a big deal 😂

[@CARmagazineTV]

We didn’t say you can’t notice it, but we did say that BMW has done an excellent job of making the car excellent to drive in spite of the weight.

[@lukeeddy]

So BMW have managed to defy the laws of physics, maybe they should have been mentoring Einstein and hawking? I can only imagine if it had been an AMG/RS product to jump this much in weight first what car journalists would have had to say. At least it won’t be a stick you can beat them with when they inevitably have to follow suit, look forward to their next versions and your reviews.

[@FranckOlivier712]

Not a true //M. This should be rebadged as an M560e. That's what it is.

[@jpracing893]

RS6 for me, the fat ugly BMW just does nothing for me. Hearing mixed reviews some say it hides its weight, others say it doesn’t at all - I’m believing the latter.

[@comparecards5688]

RS6 all the way, from a bmw fanatic

[@WHY269]

They should get gold medals for the mental gymnastics they performed in this video. Maybe add rings for the verbal break dancing…

[@billarmstrong5568]

I love Car Magazine and I've been buying it for decades but I've long taken their doe-eyed love of BMW with a large pinch of salt. Because put simply, on our UK roads, I've never driven a BMW where I wasn't aware I would be far happier in the equivalent Audi (for the grip) or Mercedes (for the comfort). I understand CAR has always had one foot firmly in the outright pdrformance camp, but now more than ever (due to risible road surfaces, average speed cameras, wall-to-wall speed humps in the cities) a vehicle absolutely needs to be a successful 'compromise'. That's why out of these two I'm 100% certain the RS6 would be my pick.

[@mabralicousiijames5097]

Rs6 for me 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mrr3808]

Audi 💩

[@eddienyagah]

I'm a BMW fanboy but the new M5 really doesn't look appealing to me. I really don't mind the weight or the plugin hybrid system as much as I do with the overall aesthetics of the car. The F90 was such a beautiful looking car so for me this new G90 is a visual downgrade. So for this comparison, I'd pick the RS6. It's such a good looking car.

[@mrr3808]

Tú no eres de BMW

[@a124as]

No one liked the beaver tooth m3, but now people like it. F90 looks dated

[@rg6982]

Fanboy? You're a grown ass man lol

[@eddienyagah]

@@rg6982 cry me a river

[@Rooibos_ZA]

Everyone said that about the m3/m4 but now they like it

[@NickAsh-jl5nq]

That M5 Weighs more than my VW California!😢

[@Lord.Crawford]

But still beats all its rivals that are ligher

[@KN-jw7ts]

What does that even mean….”beats”. What a stupid statement, who are u racing? Lol. And if that’s all u care about, buy an electric car.

[@Planeandcars1980]

I love the M5 and that’s the reason why I bought one 😂

[@boogboog8097]

2500kg....nope

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Outstanding episode guys, love the insight you bring to the new era of hybrid vehicles. If I had the money, it would be tough choice but I probably would go for the Audi. The BMW is a bit too much of everything in its approach to the interior, too many icons, too many led lights, too many modes and so it goes on. The Audi looks simpler, classier, more focussed, and I am guessing maybe easier to live with.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thank you!

[@DjNikGnashers]

As a serial BMW owner, I think this isn't as ugly as it could have been. That's about as much of a compliment as I could give. Not for me.

[@mks1702]

No comments on the design? The RS6 especially in that shade of red just blows the M5 out of the water. I could not care less if the M5 managed to hide its weight or not when it looks like a cheap chinese car next to the menacing looking RS6.

[@augustortiz]

Yeah that BMW looks terrible next to that RS6.

[@flacjacket]

I cant believe I'm saying this but I think the CT5-V Blackwing is the car to have in this segment now.

[@BiiYAAAA]

or the cousin of the M5 thats not coming back M8 Gran Coupe

[@sivuyiledumalisile6308]

I agree with you, I would export the CT5 V blackwing to my country over buying any of the German cars that are readily available in my country

[@dariomosca4503]

Audi RS6 everyday for me

[@mrr3808]

BMW ❤️

[@glisse499]

Get the RS6 Performance before it is too late, as the next one will be going the same way as this M5. The drivetrain on the C9 RS7 Avant will be a later iteration of that used in the Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid, so hardly a secret as to what it will weigh and what it will "do". Probably just as heavy, just as large, and just as fast as this M5. All seems a bit pointless. Should have been the M5 Touring for this comparison test. An RS7 Performance is the right line-up against an M5 sedan, can't imagine many actual buyers would flick between body types when considering a purchase. If Ben had had an M5 Touring for a week performing the same duties in the same varied conditions through which the RS6 Performance was apparently flawless would he have felt the same? The M5 hybrid seems a little manic, too large and way overweight to pretend being a track car for quick and seemingly uncomfortable squirts along a B-road. It would be illuminating to see this team do the same test between the M3 Touring and the M5 Touring. Looks are completely subjective. But for me, the F90 were quite good looking re. exterior design; this looks like a cheap kit car in comparison. I can understand why they have replaced their design team.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Rather get a m5 cs or m3 touring. Why would u get the worse car in every performance metric compared too those 2 animals

[@mrr3808]

BMW ❤️

[@deanborisov]

@@PEACEOUTXX1 because it's not always about performance metric, like you are driving always on the limit especialy in the western countries where nowdays you are fined and taxed basically for breathing. I can afford all of them but I choose RS6 Performance for my garage, it's the last of his kind and I dont care about 1 sec difference 0-100 or the lap time on Nurburgring where I will never drive it anyways.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

@@deanborisov last of its kind in a segment where the m5 comp and M5 cs are better with better engines.

[@myselfandeye3884]

I don't know why people are hating on the new M5. I think it's a good looking car. And the weight of the car is only a factor if you're tracking the car every day. Which 99.9999999999999% of people won't be doing. Most people will be gunning it down the highway, showing it off on a boulevard or will be stuck in a traffic jam for most of the time. So stop whining about the weight.

[@DKhalil]

Here we go again with this track bs arguments 🤦🏾‍♂️. Have you ever drive an SuV like an Escalade or a Truck? The weight is something to really consider and be careful about when you take a corner. Also you didn’t think about the thing people do the most : braking . So an heavier car is more difficult to stop from 60 to 0 , and difficult to manage in corner on daily basis. You don’t need to track it to have to deal with the common physics the weight brings. It’s a sport car , it shouldn’t have this kind of issue. Now add 3 more adults in the car and you are closing the gap to 3 tonnes. And all the issues listed above become more pronounced.

[@myselfandeye3884]

@@DKhalil Are you actually comparing an Escalade with a sedan? Do you understand what center of gravity is? Do you understand that the center of gravity has more baring on taking a corner and how the car handles? So, you're taking corners with 100 mph on a daily basis, do you? It's not a sportscar. It's a family sedan. First you compare it to an SUV and now you think an M5 is a sportscar. Ffs. A BMW X5M is probably also a sportscar to you. Did you even watch the video? Did you hear them complain about the handling in the corners? Of course there's physics involved but in the real world 9 times out of 10 you won't even notice it, because you won't be pushing the car to it's limit to notice it.

[@Kenyon712]

They hate on every BMW. The M3/4 was trashed. The M2 was trashed.

[@weed46]

Bullshit... Weight affects EVERYTHING. Speed, ride, driving feeling and consumables. You drive it on the street, you're using more tires, more brakes, bushings will wear out quicker, joints will wear out quicker, everything wears your quicker even the roads. Yes you might save a bit of fuel, but everything else will consume more, but because tires, brakes, etc aren't regulated and accounted in emissions, they get away with it. If this new M5 is very good to drive, then imagine how good it would have been with all that tech and suspension tuning, but with 500kg less.

[@wk99]

My personal hate is based on the fact that manufacturers just take away the choice of pure gas-driven sports cars from consumers and force consumers to buy what they want consumers to buy or simply force consumers to walk away. BTW, I have always been a BMW fan, currently driving a 2024 M8 gran coupe and previous car was an M550i.

[@anthomatic42]

I love how "journalists" are not saying anything bad so they can keep getting the cars to review.

[@CarsandDiecasts]

I would just wait for the new E 63 S. Otherwise go for the RS6.

[@BaconSandwich72]

I see the designer's children have been allowed to do the front end again.

[@andrelima5124]

RS6>

[@chethemerc7841]

Always had RS6s love them. Hate this M5 id have an e39 one though. Best looking BMW ever made.

[@dnice362]

Rs6

[@mrr3808]

BMW

[@D888J]

BMW💩​@@mrr3808

[@royd72]

Miss my RS6 dearly, however I do not miss the fuel economy, its was beyond thirsty, like crazy thirsty 🤢

[@timmietz]

You must not live in the US LOL

[@royd72]

@ UK, did 22,000 miles and it rinsed me, drive it slow or ring its neck out and it made no odds, the only plus was I used to get lots of Shell points from the station 😂

[@timmietz]

Yeah, your gas is expensive. Among my cars, my RS6 is better than my RAPTOR R and my wife’s URUS S. So, it’s all good LOL

[@royd72]

@@timmietz I can handle low MPG in Supercar’s, part of the territory, each drive is an occasion. I daily a 992 Carrera T now and that in all fairness is pretty efficient

[@sonof69star]

Design and looks of new M5 = 3/10

[@jeree477]

Keep in mind that 738lbs of torque is impressive considering back in early 2000s that came a v12 turbo that torque figured

[@astmagrooved]

Tyres are so important ... those conti's are amazing!

[@albertomarquez2069]

He said apparently it’s very heavy lol who let him do review ? You even have to watch the video, it’s obvious he going to choose the M5 even tho everyone else disagrees 😂

[@DonTuliosS]

Am i the only one noticing that there are a lot of similarities (in the front especially) with the E60 BMW?

[@brianmthombothi4807]

There definitely are subtle similarities

[@augustortiz]

Im going to need a tracklist for this video. The music was great

[@AP-cc1uw]

What I don’t understand is why they’re comparing the current gen M5 to the F90 M5 CS. They should be comparing to the F90 Competition as that was the car most people got and the only M5 available in North America. And that car should blow the G90 out of the water for engagement and driving feel. Throttle House compared the G90 to a regular M5 and they felt the G90 is just less engaging, less fun and less agile. It’s a miss.

[@CARmagazineTV]

As we stated in the video, we’re specifically not comparing it to the M5 CS as that’s an unfair comparison.

[@AP-cc1uw]

@ right but you’re saying it’s not as good dynamically as the M5 CS, BUT it’s also not a fair comparison. But then you don’t compare it to the regular F90 or F90 Competition. So in fact you DID compare it to the CS, while just acknowledging they’re in different classes a generation part. Surely you can see how that’s a bit of a cop out. You couldn’t find an F90 M5/M5 Comp and compare the handling/engagement of the two generations? Everyone reviewing this car has avoided doing that with the exception of Throttle House. I really don’t understand why.

[@augustortiz]

@@CARmagazineTVCan I get a tracklist for this video (the song that starts near minute 14?)

[@ausermane5926]

19:36 They totally should have done that w/the S58 and a smaller/lighter battery package

[@rikaus9273]

If anyone buys this car on looks, and says they love the look. They are wrong 😂

[@MiniEggs1999]

Have you tried a 550e? Does it feel sweeter or just as lardy with a bit less oomph?

[@koveralexander2108]

RS6 is much better

[@duffydon1741]

😂😂😂😂🙄

[@biafo4541]

It certainly looks better, inside and out. Which at this price, matters

[@henzo7087]

In your dreams

[@Sergesedd22]

Lol 😂

[@caribbeanseas]

@biafo4541 you need glasses 👓

[@amgguy4319]

Progress... 1987 Honda introduced their rear wheel steering.

[@prof.2248]

I'm not fun of new Bmw, they looks like Mondeo. No style, heavy as hell and huge tablet,plastic everywhere ... Mercedes is not better, with tablet everywhere and pink colour looks like room for teenager.

[@Schuey_M]

This was a BMW sponsored review right? At least that’s what showed up on my screen before the video started. Might explain the result!

[@o-townminideals3104]

RS6 with an APR Stage 2 tune with a proper full exhaust would be heavily😏

[@ericn3221]

RS6 all day, everyday.

[@deanborisov]

RS6 all day

[@umah.]

What do you think about the new Panamera compared to those two?

[@honza2755]

Rs6 is so beautiful compare to new m5.

[@Alpha.Omega13]

Everyone love to pick on BMW when all the new cars in the top tier is doing the same smh but carry on every 7 years we get the same complaints😊

[@sotirisbakaimis3276]

Α Giulia QV/GTA for me is up to the task, all you need. The new M5 is too heavy.....maybe pointless....maybe....

[@jeebus2121]

RS6, please. It looks better, sounds better, and if I'm going to have a wagon, I may as well be cosseted and pampered a bit more.

[@rpp3612]

Blimey, an ID4 ev weighs 2.03 tons an M5 weighs 2.5 tons?!?! Why all the batteries, whats happening with hydrogen vehicles?

[@77youdoc]

what colour is it plz? Voodo blue?

[@mariorivas9673]

Minute 21:00 you don't even belive that you two are saying

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

Wait until you guys see the new 3 series youre gonna have a fit

[@macca4610]

Everyone (including me) makes the same mistake of hating new BMWs. I did the same with the g80 ms …. I now own one.

[@keithronson2624]

The correct decision! The new M5 is a masterpiece! Tech, design and the future. Pity the Touring not featured. Surely the one to buy? Brilliant review. Thank You.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Masterpiece? It is simply an ugly automobile. There's no other way to look at it.

[@neillgowans4350]

The M5 touring looks better than the coupe, the speed is good. The weight doesn’t make any sense. Like it yes but not sure I’d buy it.

[@nomsi4263]

I'm I the only one who doesn't care about the weight. Especially if I'm driving it in the city and motorway, mostly? For me, it's about comfort and mileage and fun. BMW needs to improve this. But I think the BMW M3 is better.

[@NzeRaye]

😂😂😂 amazes me how people download their bias onto bmw designs , Buy one, drive it on a daily. And thank bmw later... 😂😂😂..

[@brianmthombothi4807]

One I'm sure of is that most of the people throwing shade can't even afford it

[@MuzikM_85]

I am a through and through Audi fanboy but currently drive a BMW. I'd consider another one next time before going for an Audi.

[@mosankoane4938]

Could have just given the RS6 the win since it'll be the last of it and actual it is better

[@robertwang7825]

I rather buy a Xiaomi SU7 Max that costs 1/5 of the price and is more equipped, for eg. ventilated heated massage Napa leather seats, camera everywhere , LiDAR, Brembo brakes etc. Now beat that. Don’t even talk abt performance lol.

[@DanielSantos-ny8ks]

No wonder German automakers are struggling.

[@America-The-Great]

That M5 is sick❤❤❤❤!!! Love it🎉🎉🎉

[@zuksontheline]

I wonder why BMW M never did a M7

[@troyjeup2861]

Crazy to think the 2025 m5 is heavier than 2025 x5m 😂. Both are hybrid s68 engine

[@caribbeanseas]

@@troyjeup2861 that’s not at all the same type of hybrid, it doesn’t add anymore power

[@iangenockey961]

The fellas seating position is all wrong. Steering wheel is too close to him so his elbows are stuck in his sides which will reduce the reaction speed and also rotation of his arms if it goes all Pete Tong. It's like the women you see sat on the steering wheel, too close to it

[@soilerisoileri6840]

What about range with full tank in bmw m5

[@adambarnett4509]

Most people never seen a M5 in person or driven one. All these keyboard warriors ready to judge with all their expertise.

[@macoyupadoodle]

Has ice, which also needs to be plugged in ...... big hassle.

[@steadybreeze1443]

Audi engine placement vs BMW says it all… Audi will push and feel much less enjoyable

[@justinbernardo8240]

id rather get a f90 lci that is CPO and purchase the extended warranty for 4 years then buy a brand new m5.

[@AM-sd7jt]

Beautiful spec, love it!!

[@edgardacostaceli4005]

Im colombia very gooid yuo video thanks

[@bobanppvc]

At this point i would go just full electric.2.5 tons is boat

[@HandleCarefully925]

The M5 is a great car (a bit of a porker now), but a great car…but at the end of the day I still prefer the RS6. The station wagon (Avant) is such a cool style.

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

I will be watching thus review tonight

[@paullong1472]

Hard to justify 500kg increase especially for an M car. Where has the car been improved? Heavier, slower and the laws of physics say dynamically worse. Im a BMW fan, but why would you buy it.

[@peterpowder8546]

Don’t get into an accident with one.

[@NaqeebWatson]

Throttle house proved the car is faster than the last car frome zero to everywhere 😂

[@AP-cc1uw]

@@NaqeebWatson but they used a standard pre-face lift F90 M5, not the Competition. The G90 was barely faster from a dig. It WAS significantly faster in a roll race but Thomas also said very clearly it’s not as engaging, agile or fun. He thinks it’s a step backwards. No one needs more straight line speed. If that’s the bar you can get an Ioniq 5N for half the cost.

[@jeff0704]

@@AP-cc1uw Because the G90 is not competition tho, is your brain working???

[@AP-cc1uw]

@@jeff0704 right but the Comp was the only model sold in North America and we are likely not going to see a CS or Comp from the G90.

[@angelreborn1283]

BMW M5 any day over RS6 for me

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

BMW does it again. The comments can hate or say whatever they want. But 2 car guys just drove both and gave the M engineering yet another win for its segment of cars. Whats the score now ? Bmw up 1000 wins?

[@baldeagle.o2]

Is the new m5 anymore economical in reality or are hybrids just a complete gimmick.?!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Yes, over 30mpg is easily achievable on a long motorway run.

[@amgguy4319]

5,400 lbs . . . Beauty is in the eye of the holder. It was said that Kermit the frog found Ms Piggy to be beautiful. She wasn't Svelte either.

[@pwm0021]

2025 BMW M5 anytime for me. The Best Equilibrium of Power, Handling, Luxury and Performance.

[@edgarsdzerins]

For me @ 2.5t it is fat, heavy and ugly

[@sergiomerchero658]

@@edgarsdzerinsBMW ever

[@chrissydenham6668]

Anyone here from 2006!!

[@STORM3SHADOW]

Respectfully disagree with your verdict. I'm a huge M car fan, but the last generation of M cars have all been absolutely hideous. I can't stand the overly gigantic kidney grills and blocky styling. I don't care how it drives. It's got to appeal to me visually as well. And I won't even start on the porky weight of the M5, M4, M3, and even thru M2. They seem to be following the M.O. of Formula 1: add hybrid power and make them bigger. The M5 is a goddam tractor now! No thank you. I love the Audi Avants ever since the B5 RS4 and their driving dynamics have finally been sorted out with the C8 chassis despite the engine still hanging off the front axle. It's a shame we don't have the RS4 here in America. I would buy one of those.

[@SQUEEZEMYLEMON18]

Really liking the color on the Audi

[@royd72]

Agreed, spec is 😮‍💨

[@Shadowboost]

It's way too fucking heavy. Drop 500 kg and it is a good M5

[@MRVSKIN]

Not only is the M5 massively over weight its design. Really does not do it any favours. Sorry chaos you got it wrong by a long way on this one

[@PixelVogue]

M5 = First they hate, then they love, then they appreciate! RSx division is dead and beat imo since the M Xdrive came into play...M5 Touring.... RSWho?

[@Rog6765]

Just get the M3 touring.

[@v8soarer1991]

Ok im going to say it. Drives like a Lexus.

[@deebee68]

The M5 is hideous… not caught up on the hybrid piece, just the looks. It’s hideous

[@rogerpayne5336]

The engineering and performance of the new M5 is not in doubt. The styling however is ; it's got the face of a Doberman pinscher dog somehow. Very slab sided while the silhouette looks like a mould. Then the rear , forgettable....Even as an estate the RS6 is a looker by comparison.....I'll have the RS6 in that colour.

[@henzo7087]

BMW ALWAYS !. THE BEST CARS

[@danielshinerock1526]

Bmer 4 years old 23k. Yes please. New ner gov.

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Depreciation on both these grossly fat shitboxes will be beyond awesome!!! 💰💰💰💰💰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeroczkowski8545]

M5 isnt perfect. Europe emissions are making all thier cars 💩 but dude.... M vs Rs lol. M all day everyday. Even if the Rs6 looks better than g90. That last year m5 is better looking than the rs6

[@wujekjutub]

M5 is poor quality car, no leather dashboard or upper doors section. Comparing to F90 or F10 it's a downgrade. Why? No Seats with massage, no individual package in configruator. Cheap car for poor people that does not consider quality standards....

[@donyakusa9187]

Agreed!

[@TheKingxj]

M5 🐘 RS6 🐯