Audi R8 vs BMW M6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · BMW M6
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,957 lb
- Width76.4 in
- BMW M6 width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 18.7 in shorter (174.3 in vs 193.0 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 1.6 in narrower (76.4 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 723 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 4,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 723 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 4,515 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 18.7 in shorter (174.3 in vs 193.0 in)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 18.7 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for BMW M6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M6 — BMW M6 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | BMW M6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 193.0 in | 18.7 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 74.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 53.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 112.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 4.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 4,515 lb | 723 lb |
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