BMW M4 Competition vs Audi R8 V10 Plus — Which S1 Class RWD vs AWD Is Better in FH6?

Two very different approaches to going fast. The BMW M4 Competition is RWD with 503 hp, the Audi R8 V10 Plus is AWD with 610 hp. Here's which one wins — and why.

Putting the BMW BMW M4 Competition against the Audi Audi R8 V10 Plus is one of those comparisons that doesn't have a clean answer until you've run real laps back to back. The BMW M4 Competition puts down 503 hp from a 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6, weighs 1,725 kg, and drives the RWD wheels. The Audi R8 V10 Plus counters with 610 hp from a V10, tipping the scales at 1,595 kg through the AWD wheels. On paper they look close enough that you'd think it comes down to preference. It doesn't — I've tested both extensively and the gaps are real, sometimes surprising, sometimes exactly where you'd expect.

In FH6 specifically, these two cars interact with the updated physics engine very differently. The tire model changes, the weight transfer rework, the differential behavior — all of it shifts the balance between RWD and AWD in ways that weren't true in FH5. I spent a full evening hot-lapping both on the same circuits back to back, and what I found changed which one I'd recommend depending on what you're trying to achieve.

BMW M4 Competition — The BMW Contender

Twin-turbo precision tool — the M division's sharpest weapon for S1 class domination.

Slide the BMW M4 Competition on purpose, not by accident. Initiate with a sharp lift on corner entry — no handbrake, no clutch kick — and the rear will step out progressively. Catch it with throttle, not steering. Counter-steering too aggressively sets up a pendulum that spits you out the other side. Instead, hold a small correction angle and modulate the slide with your right foot. More throttle = more angle, less = the rear tucks back in. FH6's tire smoke in photo mode looks spectacular from this car's rear three-quarter angle, so keep the replay saved.

Full Specs — BMW M4 Competition

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Audi R8 V10 Plus — The Audi Contender

The perfect S1 class all-rounder — track weapon and road cruiser in one package.

The Audi R8 V10 Plus won't dance like a RWD car. Accept that upfront and you'll appreciate what it does instead: it demolishes lap times through consistency. Every corner exit is identical. The front tires pull you through understeer moments that would have spun a rear-drive car two corners ago. In FH6's variable weather — where a dry race can turn wet mid-lap — that predictability converts to positions gained while others are pirouetting into the scenery. The tradeoff is feel. The steering filters out some of the chassis nuance that RWD competitors serve up raw. You won't get the delicate, fingertip balance of a car rotating around your hips. What you get in return is the confidence to push harder, brake later, and commit to corners with less mental overhead.

Full Specs — Audi R8 V10 Plus

Pros & Cons — Audi R8 V10 Plus

Best Events — Audi R8 V10 Plus

Head-to-Head Comparison

Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

Here's the honest answer after testing both cars back to back on the same circuits. The "better" car depends entirely on what you're driving for.

Pick the BMW M4 Competition if: you prioritize cornering precision over straight-line speed. you enjoy the challenge of managing oversteer and want the higher skill ceiling.

Pick the Audi R8 V10 Plus if: you want consistent launches and all-weather grip.

If I could only keep one, I'd pick the BMW M4 Competition. Both are competitive in the S1 class meta though, and either one will podium consistently if you build it right. My advice: test both at the Autoshow, run a few laps on your favorite circuit, and trust the stopwatch. The numbers don't lie — even when your heart wants them to.

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