The sleek and super sporty four-door 2020 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe, 2021 Audi RS7 Sportback, and 2021 Mercedes -AMG GT63 S hit the road to compete for top honors. Car and Driver shares with us the similarities and comparisons between the 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 BMW M8, and the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT63S. These vehicles are crafted with a version of a narrow-eyed performance-car glare, a dropped roofline, and a sloping tail. Each model is equipped with all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, brake rotors, and twin-turbo V-8 at least 4.0 liters. The GT63 makes the top of the list for both power and price with 630 horsepower at $199,910 as-tested price. The M8 is priced at $167,245 for 617 ponies. The least expensive is the RS7 which is priced at $137,540 with 591 horsepower. BMW M8 Compétition Gran Coupe The BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe's best qualities include quick start, quick stops, and an adolescently ferocious rear-wheel-drive setting. Although the BMW M8 can go 2.7- seconds 60-mph time and 10.8-second quarter-mile it would still come in behind against the GT63 but the M8’s all-out acceleration times beat the RS7’s.  The M8 is very well equipped with a big touchscreen, carbon-fiber trim, quilt leather, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated adjustable steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, adaptive cruise control, a menu of driver’s aids, and a more expansive menu of the aforementioned performance-mode options. Mercedes-AMG  GT63 S The Mercedes-AMG GT63 s qualities include steering, braking, and engine roar. The GT63 is the loudest of the group and can go 70 mph. With the loudest tires - wide Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s, can hold on to the skidpad with 1.05g’s. The GT63 can also go 2.6-second time to 60 mph and a 10.7-second quarter-mile with 129-mph trap speed beating both the Audi and the BMW. This vehicle is equipped with a visually and physically appealing interior. The rear seat offers much more space than the Audi or BMW. The steering and automatic transmission are very responsive. The car feels extremely light when going at its full potential. Audi RS7 Sportback The RS7 best qualities include serene ride, extremely fast, and massive cargo space. Its interior is cushioned with 14-way leather seats creating a smooth ride. It has a skid pad score of 0.98 g and can dead stop to freeway speed in 3.0 seconds. The RS7 has the largest cargo area out of the three holding the most carry-on-sized boxes in the test. It is the perfect balance of sportiness and luxury. At Competition Automotive Group we know you have expectations and as a car dealer, we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards every time. Stop at our dealerships, Competition BMW, Competition INFINITI, Competition Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Be sure to also check out our lease specials and our service and parts specials at all our dealerships!

BMW RECOGNIZED AS THE TOP-SELLING LUXURY BRAND IN THE U.S. IN 2020 January 20th, 2021 by Juliet Norelli BMW took the crown for 2020 for the most luxury-car sales in the U.S. Road & Track Magazine shares with us more about last year’s top-selling luxury cars in their article BMW Was The Top-Selling Luxury Brand in the U.S. in 2020. This is the second consecutive win by BMW who finished the year with 278,732 units sold, which is 18 percent down from the previous year. BMW’s top-selling vehicles of 2020 were the X3, X5, and X7, as well as the BMW 3-Series. Despite a challenging year for everyone, BMW finished 2020 strong with a total of 278,732 cars sold. BMW was just ahead of Lexus, which sold 257,041 cars, and Mercedes-Benz, which sold 274,916 cars. Audi sold 186,520 cars in 2020, and Acura made the luxury top-five with 136,982 cars sold. Visit BMW Blog for more information on BMW Taking The Premium Sales Crown in 2020, Ahead of Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. At Competition Automotive Group we know you have expectations and as a car dealer, we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards every time. Stop at our dealerships, Competition BMW, Competition INFINITI, Competition Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Be sure to also check out our lease specials and our service and parts specials at all our dealerships!

If you thought that BMW's high-performance M division would just vanish into history due to the rise of electrification in cars and autonomous driving, you are thankfully mistaken! BMW has recently unveiled its Vision M NEXT, which is a 600 hp mid-engine supercar that is meant to show off the bright, new M technology of the future.The Vision M NEXT is powered by a hybrid system which consists of two electric motors, combined with a turbocharged inline-four engine to create a total of 600 hp. The concept can be driven completely in EV mode in either rear- or all-wheel drive, or in hybrid all-wheel drive with the gasoline engine contributing power to the rear axle. BMW has also stated that the M NEXT can do 0-62 in 3 seconds flat and hit a top speed of 186 mph. The Vision M NEXT can also drive up to 62 miles in pure EV mode.If you're a BMW enthusiast, you may have noticed that the BMW Vision M NEXT takes inspiration from the BMW i8 and the iconic BMW M1. They've incorporated a mid-engine profile and swooping gullwing doors, as well as black side skirts, unfinished, to show off the recycled carbon fiber. The BMW Vision M NEXT has an illuminated, laser-etched kidney grille, geometric side air intakes, and integrated headlights, all of which achieve the sporty presence that is desired, with just a few precise lines.The most intriguing aspect of the BMW Vision M NEXT is called the "BOOST Pod", which is an active driver interface that is meant to provide the driver with the most in-depth experience possible. The Interior truly focuses on the driver, with a cut-down steering wheel and a curved, three-screen gauge cluster. The bucket seats are separated by the center console, which includes two cup holders.The BMW Vision M NEXT's Boost Pod envelops the driver in the ultimate interface. The transparent Curved Glass Display, contoured bucket seats, and Full Augmented Reality Head-Up graphics adapt to drive modes for an intuitive, focused driving experience like never before. The electrified sports car of the future, the BMW Vision M NEXT concept represents the progress of innovation while never losing sight of the power and performance of its legendary ancestors.After reading up on the future of BMW, stop into our Competition BMW of Smithtown dealership at 599 Middle Country Rd, St James, New York 11780, to look at some of our brand new models such as the 2019 BMW X7 or the 2019 BMW x3. Whether you're looking for something brand new or pre-owned, our skilled team will gladly assist you in finding the perfect car to suit you and your personal driving habits. Contact us at 631-265-2208 to speak with a Sales Consultant or to schedule a test drive today!