Audi RS4 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1569 / 3459 | 1720 / 3792 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 244 / 241 |
| Average price | €54,000 | €70,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.9 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.6 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.1 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.1 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 32.7 s | 29.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.9 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 15.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 8.9 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 12.0 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.9 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 65.2 kph (40.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | Audi RS4 (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
RS4 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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