I4 Vs V6

[Tod]

Nice to hear it’s better then expected!

 

[Wiz33]

I am on my fifth week of AMG Emira (400 hp US spec) ownership, traded in my 21 Evora GT manual for it. I am very happy with my choice; I like it much better than I thought I would. I was concerned the shifting would be too slow based on the two-year-old reviews, but it isn't slow at all, not as fast as my previous 911 GT3, but fast enough for me to enjoy it!

Yep, not PDK quick but quick enough.

 

[Rainier]

(Behind a paywall for a little while, then opens up for free in a day or so I think. I have not seen it yet.)

 

[MickOpalak]

Oh good. Another one of “these” threads.

 

[Vampyre]

Both are amazing, if you are tracking you might be better to lean to the i4, with DCT. As a fun car for twistys and spirited driving I'd prefer a manual .

 

[chstockd]

(Behind a paywall for a little while, then opens up for free in a day or so I think. I have not seen it yet.)

Thanks for putting this side by side together. I have been waiting for some one to compare the two US Specs I4 vs. V6 Manual. Really nice review!! I have an i4 and purchased it for all of the reasons you highlighted in your video... sound, speed, and drivability. It is an incredible car and a an absolute blast to drive. Exceeded my expectations.

 

[Wiz33]

Both are amazing, if you are tracking you might be better to lean to the i4, with DCT. As a fun car for twistys and spirited driving I'd prefer a manual .

My friend with a V6 with sport suspension took my i4 for a weekend a few weeks ago and even keeping things easy since it's still under 1K miles. This is what he has to say and he can't wait to go back once it's broken in "i went down back road in the i4 that wouldn't be as fun in my car" "i'd say the i4 was more fun on very technical roads". He still prefers the V6 manual as it's more engaging for him.

 

[Rainier]

Thanks for putting this side by side together. I have been waiting for some one to compare the two US Specs I4 vs. V6 Manual. Really nice review!! I have an i4 and purchased it for all of the reasons you highlighted in your video... sound, speed, and drivability. It is an incredible car and a an absolute blast to drive. Exceeded my expectations.

Not my video, just something I found.

 

[MiamiBlue]

The video is interesting. Makes it quite clear the i4 is the much faster version. Even with the expensive V6 upgrades like the JUBU 460, I doubt the car can get close to the i4 performance figures. What's more the i4 does this with higher MPG and lower emissions. The result of an engine that's (2 decades?) newer.

Yet I still bought the V6 and I'm glad I did, though objectively it doesn't make sense. But I like the V6 howl that builds through the rev range (not a fan of the monotone i4 sound -however loud you make it with an open exhaust), and I like the (slow) manual gear box.

 

[chstockd]

The video is interesting. Makes it quite clear the i4 is the much faster version. Even with the expensive V6 upgrades like the JUBU 460, I doubt the car can get close to the i4 performance figures. What's more the i4 does this with higher MPG and lower emissions. The result of an engine that's (2 decades?) newer.

Yet I still bought the V6 and I'm glad I did, though objectively it doesn't make sense. But I like the V6 howl that builds through the rev range (not a fan of the monotone i4 sound -however loud you make it with an open exhaust), and I like the (slow) manual gear box.

It comes down to what driving experience you prefer. Both engine options appeal to different audiences but both deliver on those individual preferences.

 

[jmorrison]

Nothing artificial about how it sounds on the i4.
Not into the exhaust sounds..... ever thought about an electric car???

Pops and bangs . . . Ever thought about a Citroen 2CV? Some of us are not fans of exhaust mods that only make more noise, not more horsepower. Manufacturers go to great lengths to tune their exhausts to optimize performance.

 

[jmorrison]

It’s the I4 for me. Same AMG powertrain as in my wife’s GLA 45 which is plenty quick, very comfortable and capable at 120+, and has been bombproof. Hauls ass when you want to, 30+ mpg at 80-90 mph.

With that said, I have a Cayman S (987.1 with 55,000 miles) 6-speed thats been my daily driver since 2008. Very comparable performance and can haul a ton of gear but not near the mpg of the Emira I4. If the budget was US $50,000, a low-mileage Cayman would be worth a look.

 

[chstockd]

Pops and bangs . . . Ever thought about a Citroen 2CV? Some of us are not fans of exhaust mods that only make more noise, not more horsepower. Manufacturers go to great lengths to tune their exhausts to optimize performance.

I am with you. I think the i4 sounds great as it is. There have been a couple of Mod suggestions on this thread. If anyone has made those mods and can post video of cold start or live drive sound for the i4, I would be interested in hearing the enhancement. Maybe they have already been posted somewhere in the forum.

 

[Beachbum]

I dont care what it sounds like, I care what it drives like.
Sound, get a V8
Drive, get a Lotus
The rest fall somewhere in between

 

[Vampyre]

from another thread... I wonder what this will be...

Facelift 2027 Lotus Emira I4 with power increase

 

[TurboTambo]

Pops and bangs . . . Ever thought about a Citroen 2CV? Some of us are not fans of exhaust mods that only make more noise, not more horsepower. Manufacturers go to great lengths to tune their exhausts to optimize performance.

Well it actually gives the car around 20 bhp extra depending on the exhaust and downpipe. And no, they don't go to great lengths to tune their exhausts to optimise performance. If they did that an aftermarket exhaust wouldn't give any extra power. They go to great lengths to optimise emissions and deaden the sound for regulations, and for boring people that don't like any exhaust sound!!!

 

[Blue Dude]

Went to a nice test drive event today put on by Flow Lotus, Winston Salem, NC and drove a V6 manual then the AMG back to back.

I hadn’t been interested in the AMG version, as I really want a manual. However, that AMG put a big smile on my face. It’s quick. I kept the window down and radio off and was treated to all sorts of cool noises. It’s just fun.

I’m still learning toward V6 manual, because manual and the V6 is a sweet engine. But, I’d honestly be happy with either one. Definitely recommend trying both.

 

[geoffbland]

But, I’d honestly be happy with either one. Definitely recommend trying both.

I tried both back to back on my test drive, I had 30 minutes in each. Also one Sport and one Touring. To simply summarize my thoughts the V6 was "Wow Awesome!" and the i4 was "Wow Great Fun!". The i4 felt faster as the auto box was able to keep the revs in the sweet spot. I went in certain I wanted the manual but after the test drives it was a real toss up - I did go for the V6 in the end solely as the manual was more "traditional".

 

[Lotustoronto]

I tried both back to back on my test drive, I had 30 minutes in each. Also one Sport and one Touring. To simply summarize my thoughts the V6 was "Wow Awesome!" and the i4 was "Wow Great Fun!". The i4 felt faster as the auto box was able to keep the revs in the sweet spot. I went in certain I wanted the manual but after the test drives it was a real toss up - I did go for the V6 in the end solely as the manual was more "traditional".

What were your thoughts on touring v sport? Especially between V6 and i4.

 

[Wiz33]

What were your thoughts on touring v sport? Especially between V6 and i4.

The 2 car are not equal. In Touring in the i4 is stiffer than the V6 sport, rear spring on the i4 touring is 135Nm/m vs 115 Nm/m of the V6 sport. I would advise against i4 sport unless you have perfect road in your city or you'll be very busy with the steering on the highway (as in my friend's i4 sport).