Moving from an F10 M5 to RS6

[rtd]

its surprising how the AMG is never really mentioned as an alternative to the M5/RS6, a lot of folks either coming from an M5 or have gone to an M5 and yet I think the AMG is almost as fast?

[535dboy]

Paul_m had an M5 then RS6, pretty sure he has given his thoughts on here before.

So bear in mind I would drive a BMW all day long if they made something I want (high power 4wd) but they don't. Cant remember what I said before but I am sure my thoughts have not changed?

For me the only thing that lets the M5 down is lack of traction. I know an other guy on here raves about 700+ and no traction issues, the way I drive the lack of traction really p1ssed me off. he must be a pussy (no offence just bit of fun) I am sure he will be along shortly to defend that statement

* Driving. Both cars are lovely. Comfy quiet could drive them both all day long
* Toys I guess it depends how much you want to spend both are excellent
* Driving sensibly MPG M5 deffo has it. I could easily get 26 - 28mpg where I struggle to get 22 -23 in the RS. 4 wheel drive making the difference?
* Gearbox cant really fault either. The M5 is sharper and quicker (twin clutch) but with both being over 550bhp there is nothing in it. RS box is amazing you would struggle to know its and Auto
* Engine, the M5 has a stronger engine at top end. Where the RS runs out of puff (cant comment on the PE RS) the M5 wants to kill everything in it path right to the rev limit. I loved it
* RS back end likes to squirm around. (read on here loads of complaint around torque steer both on AIR and springs, I don't think its that but something funny) M5 I found hated moving over the white lines when passing cars and could get into a bit of a speed wobble so I guess they both have issues / compromises
* RS LED headlights are fantastic. M5 they were an option so I never had them
* M5 HUD which I loved. RS is an option like the above I would not pay for either but they both great options
* RS HUGE space in the car. estate is very handy
* Both are crazy fast cars and very very capable although the RS is more sure footed most of the time and just feels safer due to the crap British weather.


overall they re both fantastic cars. If BMW made a 4WD M5 it would be sitting on my drive right now, but would 4wd spoil it?? who knows.

On saying all the above you will love the RS6 fantastic car and I guess everyone likes different things. Not sure why but I like BMW Oh and my new car on order is a Audi

I still miss the M5 where as I don't miss the RS. Weird. I still remember the dealer driving off in the M5 and thinking what have I done.

Look forward to your thoughts when you get the RS

I think I read BMW will be offering 4wd with the next M5 Paul so your dreams are sorted (well for the 2 months you keep it anyway!)

[Paulm]

I think I read BMW will be offering 4wd with the next M5 Paul so your dreams are sorted (well for the 2 months you keep it anyway!)

I look forward to that even for 2 months ownership

[Stash21]

I moved from the m5 at the start of the year. From an overall perspective I think the Rs6 has a few key advantages over the m5.

- more aggressive looks.
- I think the interior is superior to the m5 although I did make the mistake of presuming the better seats were standard on the m5.
- whilst on full chat the rs6 isn't as visceral as the m5 (in optimal conditions) the overall performance accessibility in all conditions is much better.
- sound with the sport exhaust is better than the stock m5
- and for me the better practicality of the estate for the bikes.

[Bit_evl]

its surprising how the AMG is never really mentioned as an alternative to the M5/RS6, a lot of folks either coming from an M5 or have gone to an M5 and yet I think the AMG is almost as fast?

I came from an AMG E63S Estate. I loved it which surprised me as I had not really been an MB person before then. I replaced it with the RS6PE. I would say they are different.

MB was more fun at most speeds but that was because you had to balance traction and travel plus the wicked exhaust. The RS is definitely faster in all conditions and also quieter for phone calls on handsfree etc. The interior is better quality and layout. The HiFi is not as good unless you upgrade.

There are not that many missile speed estates around and I did not want an SUV lorry thingy. It was a toss up between the RS6 and the CLS63 ShootingHearse.