BMW M6 vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW M6 · Audi R8
- Length193.0 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance4.2 in
- Curb weight4,515 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Audi R8 width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 18.7 in shorter (193.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: BMW M6 is 1.6 in narrower (74.8 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 723 lb heavier (4,515 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 723 lb heavier (4,515 lb vs 3,792 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 18.7 in shorter (193.0 in vs 174.3 in)
- Height: BMW M6 is 5.0 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 104.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 18.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M6 · garage fit for Audi R8
- 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 | BMW M6 | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.0 in | 174.3 in | 18.7 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 48.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | 5.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,515 lb | 3,792 lb | 723 lb |
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