BMW’s true two-door rival might be an AMG GT, but the two-door S-Class coupe and cabriolet are in conversation with the 8-Series, and have better back-seat accommodations.
The Audi R8’s on a lifeline in the U.S., and it’s only fitted with two seats—but the thrill of its V-10 engine is unrivaled here.
Aston’s DB11 costs considerably more and has a slightly firmer edge, while the Bentley’s twice-the-price interior is accurately reflected in its sticker.
The Acura NSX might appeal to the tech influencers who lean toward BMW too; its exotic hybrid hardware and stellar shape feel more akin to BMW’s i8 spaceship, though.
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 2019 BMW 8-SeriesBrowse Used Listings |  2020 Audi R8Browse Used Listings |  2019 Acura NSXBrowse Used Listings |  2019 Mercedes-Benz S ClassBrowse Used Listings |
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Bigger, bulkier, bawdier: The 2019 BMW 8-Series bucks all Bavaria’s typical instincts and revels in its life choices. |
The 2020 Audi R8 is a mid-engine superhero in a suit and tie. Its performance is blinding, even compared to high-dollar exotics. |
The 2019 Acura NSX drops supercar performance numbers in a gas-electric, typically offbeat tour de force. |
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class delivers effortless power, sublime handling, scads of safety features, and the incontrovertible impression of wealth, tastefully applied. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $111,900 | $169,900 | $157,500 | $91,250 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-10 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters | Two Seaters | Large Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| M850i xDrive Coupe | V10 quattro | Coupe | S 450 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Coupe | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
| 2019 BMW 8-Series vs. 2020 Audi R8 | 2019 BMW 8-Series vs. 2019 Acura NSX | 2019 BMW 8-Series vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class | |
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