M5 Comp vs RS4
Discussion
Currently weighing up options for a fast family car. I’ve owned fast BMWs and Audis before but mostly coupes. Need room for 2 adults and 3 kids (on occasion) so find myself looking at c.2018 B9 RS4s and F90 M5s which broadly hover around 55-57k (+/- 5k).
Seems depreciation has been less kind to the M5 which offers a lot more car for the money - but also more cost to run.
The RS4 seems more expensive by comparison but looks a little more nimble whilst offering tons of load space if I ever need it.
Overall I am leaning towards the M5 and might need to save a few extra £££ to stretch to an M5 comp.
Given the similarity in price and application, anyone considered these two? Appreciate M5 is rarely seen as a direct competitor to the RS4.
Seems depreciation has been less kind to the M5 which offers a lot more car for the money - but also more cost to run.
The RS4 seems more expensive by comparison but looks a little more nimble whilst offering tons of load space if I ever need it.
Overall I am leaning towards the M5 and might need to save a few extra £££ to stretch to an M5 comp.
Given the similarity in price and application, anyone considered these two? Appreciate M5 is rarely seen as a direct competitor to the RS4.
Not tried the RS4 but I'm 2 months / 3,000 miles into ownership of a used F90 (non-comp). I absolutely love it! If practicality is a consideration, split-folding rear seats are an option worth having.
Take a look at the M Power section of the forum for more feedback - as you'd expect a lot of F90 owner views on there.
Take a look at the M Power section of the forum for more feedback - as you'd expect a lot of F90 owner views on there.
IMO, one is hugely practical, safe, predictable, faster than you'll ever need (with massive scope for tuning if you get bored) subtle and stylish, the other is an M5
They are both amazing cars, but if you plan on doing daily duties 95% of the time get the all rounder.
I'm not saying the M5 can't do it all, i'm saying the pros to an M5 are weighted to driving it hard, performance is 99% and everything else is like 85% - where as the audi does everything at 95%
They are both amazing cars, but if you plan on doing daily duties 95% of the time get the all rounder.
I'm not saying the M5 can't do it all, i'm saying the pros to an M5 are weighted to driving it hard, performance is 99% and everything else is like 85% - where as the audi does everything at 95%
Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.
Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
Ted_Striker said:
Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.
Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
M5 the better option then as the RS4 is going to be a squeeze, and they'll only get bigger. Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
How about a 2018 E63S Touring? More modern inside than the RS6.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202032...
SWoll said:
Ted_Striker said:
Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.
Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
M5 the better option then as the RS4 is going to be a squeeze, and they'll only get bigger. Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
How about a 2018 E63S Touring? More modern inside than the RS6.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202032...
Tall_Blk said:
SWoll said:
Ted_Striker said:
Thanks for all the replies, really helpful.
Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
M5 the better option then as the RS4 is going to be a squeeze, and they'll only get bigger. Have decided to pass up the previous gen RS6’s (C7) because the platform and tech feels a bit too dated for me now - consider that the C7 platform was likely being designed at least as early as 2011, barely 4 years after the iPhone was first released. Current gen RS6’s are crazy money although I personally think it’s the best looking car by a mile.
The rear bench space is a factor where three kids are concerned, especially when 2 will need boosters to sit on…
How about a 2018 E63S Touring? More modern inside than the RS6.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202032...
I think the M5 is a more fair comparison to the RS6 than the RS4. I haven't experienced the RS4 to drive but I'm currently waiting for my C8 RS6 to arrive. If the M5 came as a tourer, it would be a very difficult decision between the two.
I think outside the boot size issue, they are both very similar. Objectively, the M5 is the better car, it's faster, sharper and more of a driving tool. But for me, that's not what I want out of my daily car, so I picked the RS6, which is 99% as fast as the M5, not that the extra 0.3s to 60 would even be noticeable on the road. It's got more midrange punch in my opinion which actually helps on the road. Most importantly it rides so much better than the M5 for daily driving, it's supple and smooth whereas the M5 is harder and more direct. That's a good thing in a lot of cases but not for me in a daily.
In short, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the cars in this segment, but it's just down to what type of driving you want to do - M5 is hard edged, E63 is other end of the scale (though still a weapon) and the RS6 is somewhere in between
I think outside the boot size issue, they are both very similar. Objectively, the M5 is the better car, it's faster, sharper and more of a driving tool. But for me, that's not what I want out of my daily car, so I picked the RS6, which is 99% as fast as the M5, not that the extra 0.3s to 60 would even be noticeable on the road. It's got more midrange punch in my opinion which actually helps on the road. Most importantly it rides so much better than the M5 for daily driving, it's supple and smooth whereas the M5 is harder and more direct. That's a good thing in a lot of cases but not for me in a daily.
In short, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the cars in this segment, but it's just down to what type of driving you want to do - M5 is hard edged, E63 is other end of the scale (though still a weapon) and the RS6 is somewhere in between
If I could jump into a C8 RS6 at this price point I would almost certainly take that option but they are out of my budget.
Will take a look at the Merc as hadn’t really considered it until now.
My most enjoyable car to date was my F82 M4 Comp. Whilst not quite practical enough as my daily, I think I need to land on something that gets me closer to that experience but with enough practicality for the family, enough civility for the missus to drive now and again, and with enough pace and handling to make the B road drive home enjoyable. So basically the perfect all-rounder. The M3 Touring might be perfect but it’s a long way off and, again, unlikely to meet my budget for a while yet.
Will take a look at the Merc as hadn’t really considered it until now.
My most enjoyable car to date was my F82 M4 Comp. Whilst not quite practical enough as my daily, I think I need to land on something that gets me closer to that experience but with enough practicality for the family, enough civility for the missus to drive now and again, and with enough pace and handling to make the B road drive home enjoyable. So basically the perfect all-rounder. The M3 Touring might be perfect but it’s a long way off and, again, unlikely to meet my budget for a while yet.
If I could jump into a C8 RS6 at this price point I would almost certainly take that option but they are out of my budget.
Will take a look at the Merc as hadn’t really considered it until now.
My most enjoyable car to date was my F82 M4 Comp. Whilst not quite practical enough as my daily, I think I need to land on something that gets me closer to that experience but with enough practicality for the family, enough civility for the missus to drive now and again, and with enough pace and handling to make the B road drive home enjoyable. So basically the perfect all-rounder. The M3 Touring might be perfect but it’s a long way off and, again, unlikely to meet my budget for a while yet.
Will take a look at the Merc as hadn’t really considered it until now.
My most enjoyable car to date was my F82 M4 Comp. Whilst not quite practical enough as my daily, I think I need to land on something that gets me closer to that experience but with enough practicality for the family, enough civility for the missus to drive now and again, and with enough pace and handling to make the B road drive home enjoyable. So basically the perfect all-rounder. The M3 Touring might be perfect but it’s a long way off and, again, unlikely to meet my budget for a while yet.
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