As expected, the M3 mostly walks it unless it's wet.
Audi RS4 vs BMW M3
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1738 / 3832 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 242 / 238 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €74,000 | €78,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.0 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.9 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.3 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 29.2 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.4 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.7 s | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 10.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 13 m (42 ft) | 12 m (41 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 23 m (74 ft) | 22 m (73 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 52 m (170 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 67 m (219 ft) | 66 m (215 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 134 m (440 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (157 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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